Egypt cities list with latitude and longitude in CSV,SQL,XML,JSON formats

Egypt
Egypt
CSV, SQL, XML, JSON

Last update : 10 December 2024.

Country
Egypt
Capitale
Cairo
Number of cities
11518
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This is the best list of 11518 cities in the Egypt available in 4 formats ( CSV, Json, SQL, XML ). We have cleaned up the Geoname database to leave only the towns, capitals and villages. All are all associated with regions and sub-regions (where available).

Each file contains the following data: Geoname_ID, City, Alternate_Name, Country_Code, Region, Sub_region, Latitude, Longitude, Elevation, Population, Timezone, Fcode_Name. See the FAQ below for a detailed explanation.

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Geoname_IDCityAlternate_NameCountry_CodeRegionSub_regionLatitudeLongitudeElevationPopulationTimezoneFcode_Name
433793Munsha’at MuşbiḩMunsha’at Musbih,Munsha’at Muşbiḩ,mnshat msbh,منشأة مصبحEGDakahlia30.9961531.663680Africa/Cairopopulated place
420484‘Izbat Jabr`Izbat Jabr,عزبة جبر,‘Izbat JabrEGSharqia30.5278331.46020Africa/Cairopopulated place
409209Minshāt al ‘IyārīMinshat al `Iyari,Minshat el-`Iyari,Minshât el-‘Iyâri,Minshāt al ‘IyārīEGGharbia30.932830.916330Africa/Cairopopulated place
7779522‘Izbat al Usţá`Izbat al Usta,عزبة الأسطى,‘Izbat al UsţáEGSharqia30.7807631.52940Africa/Cairopopulated place
351572Nag‘ GhazâliEGSohag26.6531.516670Africa/Cairopopulated place
416098‘Izbat ‘Uthmān al Mārīyah`Izbat `Uthman al Mariyah,`Izbat `Uthman al-Mariyyah,عزبة عثمان المارية,‘Izbat ‘Uthmān al Mārīyah,‘Izbat ‘Uthmān al-MāriyyahEGKafr el-Sheikh31.1032830.98630Africa/Cairopopulated place
12092705‘Izbat al Aqbāţ`Izbat al Aqbat,عزبة الأقباط,‘Izbat al Aqbāţ,‘Izbat al AqbāṭEGRed Sea26.9083231.513980Africa/Cairopopulated place
416177‘Izbat Şalāḩ Shukrī`Izbat Salah Shukri,عزبة صلاح شكري,‘Izbat Şalāḩ Shukrī,‘Izbat Ṣalāḥ ShukrīEGKafr el-Sheikh31.1134830.826690Africa/Cairopopulated place
359891As Sāḩil BaḩrīAs Sahil Bahri,As Sāḩil Baḩrī,As-Sahil Bahari,As-Sāḥil Baḥarī,El Sahil Bahari,El Sâhil Bahari,Es Sahil Bahari,Es Sāhil Bahari,alsahl bhry,alsahl bhry‎,الساحل بحري,الساحل بحري‎EGSohag26.2671931.986810Africa/Cairopopulated place
414894‘Izbat Ḩawḑ ‘Asharah`Izbat Hawd Nimrah 10,`Izbat Hawd Ten,`Izbat Hawd `Asharah,عزبة حوض ۱۰,‘Izbat Hawḍ Ten,‘Izbat Ḩawḑ Nimrah 10,‘Izbat Ḩawḑ ‘AsharahEGAlexandria31.2427130.048630Africa/Cairopopulated place
354866Kafr ‘Abd al Mu’minKafr `Abd al Mu’min,Kafr `Abd al-Mu’min,Kafr `Abd el-Mu’min,Kafr ‘Abd al Mu’min,Kafr ‘Abd al-Mu’min,Kafr ‘Abd el-Mu’min,kfr ʿbd almwmn,كفر عبد المؤمنEGDakahlia31.0817631.51070Africa/Cairopopulated place
434245Qaryat at Ta‘mīr as SiyāḩīyahEGFaiyum29.4155330.46950Africa/Cairopopulated place
415141‘Izbat Binsūn`Izbat Binsun,عزبة بنسون,‘Izbat BinsūnEGBeheira31.1888830.405450Africa/Cairopopulated place
357280‘Ezbet Ismâ‘îl Nauwâr`Ezbet Isma`il Nauwar,`Ezbet Khairi Nauwar,‘Ezbet Ismâ‘îl Nauwâr,‘Ezbet Khaîri NauwârEGBeheira30.9594430.3850Africa/Cairopopulated place
421424‘Izbat Kāmil al ‘Ajūz`Izbat Kamil al `Ajuz,عزبة كامل العجوز,‘Izbat Kāmil al ‘AjūzEGDakahlia31.2957631.596440Africa/Cairopopulated place
421209‘Izbat al Hidādah`Izbat al Haddadah,`Izbat al Hidadah,عزبة الحدادة,‘Izbat al Hidādah,‘Izbat al ḨaddādahEGDakahlia31.0477431.762810Africa/Cairopopulated place
360801‘Izbat al MalakīyīnEl-Malakiyin el-Bahariya,El-Malakîyîn el-Baḥarîya,`Izbat al Malakiyin,عزبة الملكيين,‘Izbat al MalakīyīnEGSharqia30.8279931.913960Africa/Cairopopulated place
420592‘Izbat Hilāl`Izbat Hilal,عزبة هلال,‘Izbat HilālEGDakahlia30.6926731.283140Africa/Cairopopulated place
357372‘Izbat aţ Ţarfāyah`Ezbet el-Tarfaya,`Izbat at Tarfayah,عزبة الطرفايه,‘Ezbet el-Tarfaya,‘Izbat aţ ŢarfāyahEGNew Valley24.5177730.614190Africa/Cairopopulated place
360770Al ManshīyahAl Manshiyah,Al Manshīyah,El Manshiya,El ManshîyaEGAsyut27.2666731.133330Africa/Cairopopulated place
420764Kafr ash ShabrāwīKafr ash Shabrawi,Kafr ash Shabrāwī,Kafr ash-Shabrawi,Kafr ash-Shabrāwī,kfr alshbrawy,كفر الشبراويEGDakahlia30.9166531.290840Africa/Cairopopulated place
357453‘Izbat al Mal‘ab`Ezbet el-Mal`ab,`Izbat al Mal`ab,عزبة الملعب,‘Ezbet el-Mal‘ab,‘Izbat al Mal‘abEGDakahlia31.3030931.455560Africa/Cairopopulated place
11545773‘Izbat Ḩusayn al Āmīr`Izbat Husayn al Amir,`Izbat Husayn al-Amir,عزبة حسين الأمير,‘Izbat Ḥusayn al-Amīr,‘Izbat Ḩusayn al ĀmīrEGSharqia30.5466531.953860Africa/Cairopopulated place
419141Al ‘Izbah al QiblīyahAl `Izbah al Qibliyah,Al ‘Izbah al Qiblīyah,Al-`Izbah al-Qibliyyah,Al-‘Izbah al-Qibliyyah,alʿzbt alqblyt,العزبة القبليةEGGharbia31.0790231.152190Africa/Cairopopulated place
7779511‘Izbat al Bāshā`Izbat al Basha,عزبة الباشا,‘Izbat al BāshāEGSharqia30.8055131.610230Africa/Cairopopulated place
416123‘Izbat Mazār`Izbat Mazar,عزبة مزار,‘Izbat MazārEGKafr el-Sheikh31.0380430.933620Africa/Cairopopulated place
362980AbistūAbistu,Abistū,abstw,أبستوEGDakahlia31.075631.239330Africa/Cairopopulated place
420718‘Izbat ‘Alī ash Shawkī`Iz. `Ali ash-Shuki,`Izbat `Ali ash Shawki,`Izbat `Ali ash Shuki,ʿzbt ʿly alshwky,عزبة علي الشوكي,‘Iz. ‘Ali ash-Shūkī,‘Izbat ‘Alī ash Shawkī,‘Izbat ‘Alī ash ShūkīEGDakahlia30.8454831.272130Africa/Cairopopulated place
420616‘Izbat al Aţţārīn`Izbat al Attarin,`Izbat al `Attarin,`Izbat al-Attarin,عزبة العطارين,‘Izbat al Aţţārīn,‘Izbat al ‘Aţţārīn,‘Izbat al-AṭṭārīnEGSharqia30.7356931.483450Africa/Cairopopulated place
354872Kafr ‘Abd al JalīlKafr `Abd al Jalil,Kafr `Abd el Gilil,Kafr ‘Abd al Jalīl,Kafr ‘Abd el GilîlEGGiza29.431.233330Africa/Cairopopulated place
347668Ţafnīs al Maţā‘inahTafnis al Mata`inah,Tafnis al-Mata`nah,Tafnis el Mata`na,Tafnīs al-Maṭā‘nah,Ţafnīs al Maţā‘inah,طفنيس المطاعنة,Ṭafnis el Matâ‘naEGQena25.43132.525190Africa/Cairopopulated place
419714‘Izbat al Işlāḩ`Iz. al- Islah,`Izbat al Islah,ʿzbt alaslah,عزبة الإصلاح,‘Iz. al- Iṣlāḥ,‘Izbat al IşlāḩEGDakahlia31.0246831.694040Africa/Cairopopulated place
421606Qaryat ‘Abd al Majīd MūsáEGBeheira30.6074730.726820Africa/Cairopopulated place
361041‘Izbat al JabalāwAl Jabalaw,Al Jabalāw,El Gabalau,El Gabalaw,El Gabalâw,El Gabalāu,`Izbat al Jabalaw,عزبة الجبلاو,‘Izbat al JabalāwEGQena26.1338532.776180Africa/Cairopopulated place
8560857‘Izbat Bahjat`Izbat Bahjat,ʿzbt bhjt,عزبة بهجت,‘Izbat BahjatEGGharbia30.8867831.162320Africa/Cairopopulated place
352198Mīt as SūdānMit as Sudan,Mit as-Sudan,Mit el-Sudan,Mit el-Sûdân,Mīt as Sūdān,Mīt as-Sūdān,myt alswdan,ميت السودانEGDakahlia31.0935531.636770Africa/Cairopopulated place
421389‘Izbat al Bartūn`Izbat al Bartun,عزبة البرتون,‘Izbat al BartūnEGDakahlia31.3003831.592420Africa/Cairopopulated place
12144837‘Izbat ‘Alī al Minyāwī`Izbat `Ali al Minyawi,عزبة علي المنياوي,‘Izbat ‘Alī al MinyāwīEGAlexandria30.9582629.884360Africa/Cairopopulated place
360684Al MinyāAl Minya,Al Minyā,El-MinyaEGCairo29.7444631.299170Africa/Cairopopulated place
358831‘Izbat Biljāy al KubráBigal,Bigâl,Bilgai,Bilgâi,Biljay,Biljāy,`Iz. Biljay al-Kubra’,`Izbat Biljay al Kubra,ʿzbt bljay alkbry,عزبة بلجاي الكبرى,‘Iz. Biljāy al-Kubra’,‘Izbat Biljāy al KubráEGDakahlia30.9784131.388980Africa/Cairopopulated place
12144843Qaryah Raqm ‘IshrūnQaryah Number Twenty,Qaryah Raqm `Ishrun,Qaryah Raqm ‘Ishrūn,قرية رقم عشرونEGBeheira30.8710729.943630Africa/Cairopopulated place
354495Kafr ash Shaykh ‘AlīKafr ash Shaykh `Ali,Kafr ash Shaykh ‘Alī,Kafr el-Sheikh `Ali,Kafr el-Sheikh ‘Ali,كفر الشيخ عليEGSharqia30.7989931.50460Africa/Cairopopulated place
415954‘Izbat Qāz̧dakhlī`Izbat Qazdakhli,`Izbat Qazidakhli,عزبة قاظدخلي,‘Izbat Qāzdakhlī,‘Izbat Qāz̧dakhlī,‘Izbat Qāz̧idakhlīEGBeheira31.0458630.597340Africa/Cairopopulated place
434256‘Izbat al ‘AshīrīEGFaiyum29.2365930.648960Africa/Cairopopulated place
12044148‘Izbat Abū Shalabī`Izbat Abu Shalabi,عزبة أبو شلبى,‘Izbat Abū ShalabīEGSharqia30.9444131.880560Africa/Cairopopulated place
354691Kafr al Fuqahā’Kafr al Fuqaha’,Kafr al Fuqahā’,Kafr el-Fuqaha’,Kafr el-Fuqahâ’,كفر الفقهاءEGQalyubia30.3186431.130030Africa/Cairopopulated place
355365‘Izbat al Qaşr al Abyaḑ`Ezbet el-Qasr el-Abyad,`Izbat al Qasr al Abyad,عزبة القصر الابيض,‘Ezbet el-Qaṣr el-Abyaḍ,‘Izbat al Qaşr al AbyaḑEGBeheira31.1816430.10020Africa/Cairopopulated place
361564Al AqālitahAl Aqalitah,Al Aqālitah,Al-Aqaltah,Al-Aqāltah,El `Aqalta,El ‘Aqālta,Lel Agalta,alaqaltt,الأقالتةEGLuxor25.6823832.614140Africa/Cairopopulated place
421293‘Izbat at Tawfīqīyah Ithnān`Izbat at Tawfiqiyah 2,`Izbat at Tawfiqiyah Ithnan,عزبة التوفيقية ٢,‘Izbat at Tawfīqīyah 2,‘Izbat at Tawfīqīyah IthnānEGDamietta31.3890631.688320Africa/Cairopopulated place
7759975Qaryah SittahAt Tarfayah,Aţ Ţarfāyah,Qaryah 6,Qaryah Sittah,altrfayt,qryt 6,الطرفاية,قرية 6,قرية ٦EGKafr el-Sheikh31.4019831.211320Africa/Cairopopulated place
361158Al ḨībahAl Hibah,Al Ḩībah,Al-Hibah,Al-Ḥībah,El Hiba,El Hibba,El Ḥîba,alhybt,الحيبةEGRed Sea28.7745630.923580Africa/Cairopopulated place
11054353GamasaEGDakahlia31.4411231.5367500Africa/Cairopopulated place
433137‘Izbat aş Şayyād`Izbat as Sayyad,عزبة الصياد,‘Izbat aş Şayyād,‘Izbat aṣ ṢayyadEGBeheira30.9842330.551870Africa/Cairopopulated place
433102Qaryat Aḩmad Ţal‘atQaryat Ahmad Tal`at,Qaryat Aḥmad Ṭal‘at,Qaryat Aḩmad Ţal‘at,قرية أحمد طلعتEGBeheira30.8137430.649770Africa/Cairopopulated place
420771‘Izbat Shindī`Iz. Shindi,`Izbat Shindi,ʿzbt shndy,عزبة شندي,‘Iz. Shindī,‘Izbat ShindīEGDakahlia30.9392631.386880Africa/Cairopopulated place
353946KarādīsKaradis,Kardis,Kardîs,Karādīs,kradys,كراديسEGSharqia30.6917531.41980Africa/Cairopopulated place
359219Banī Khālid al BaḩrīyahBani Khalid al Bahriyah,Banī Khālid al Baḩrīyah,Beni Khalid el Bahariya,Beni Khâlid el BaharîyaEGMinya28.6666730.750Africa/Cairopopulated place
433944Minshāt BakīrMinshat Bakir,Minshāt Bakīr,mnshat bkyr,منشأة بكيرEGMinya28.5003430.749650Africa/Cairopopulated place
359597Awlād SalāmahAulad Salama,Aulâd Salâma,Awlad Salamah,Awlad Salāmah,Awlād Salāmah,awlad slamt,أولاد سلامةEGKafr el-Sheikh31.5764531.050440Africa/Cairopopulated place
361443Al BalāmūnAl Balamun,Al Balāmūn,Al-Balamun,Al-Balāmūn,El-Balamun,El-Balâmûn,alblamwn,البلامونEGDakahlia30.8200831.436360Africa/Cairopopulated place
354832Kafr Abū ‘ĪdKafr Abu `Id,Kafr Abū ‘Īd,كفر أبو عيدEGSharqia30.6531131.539580Africa/Cairopopulated place
352877Manshīyat ‘AqlManshiyat `Aql,Manshiyet `Aql,Manshiyyat `Aql,Manshiyyat ‘Aql,Manshîyet ‘Aql,Manshīyat ‘Aql,منشية عقلEGKafr el-Sheikh31.2383530.896860Africa/Cairopopulated place
419807‘Izbat Sharaf ad Dīn`Izbat Sharaf ad Din,عزبة شرف الدين,‘Izbat Sharaf ad DīnEGKafr el-Sheikh31.3243331.173990Africa/Cairopopulated place
349066Shubrā BīlShubra Bil,Shubra Bîl,Shubrā Bīl,shbra byl,شبرا بيلEGGharbia30.7372631.075720Africa/Cairopopulated place
356930FarsīsFarsis,Farsîs,Farsīs,frsys,فرسيسEGGharbia30.6643431.234920Africa/Cairopopulated place
357061‘Ezbet ZeinabEGQalyubia30.3216731.153610Africa/Cairopopulated place
354198Kafr MajarKafr Magar,Kafr Majar,kfr mjr,كفر مجرEGKafr el-Sheikh31.0834730.711010Africa/Cairopopulated place
354667Kafr al ḨammādīyahKafr al Hammadiyah,Kafr al Ḩammādīyah,Kafr el-Hammadiya,Kafr el-Ḥammâdîya,kfr alhmadyt,كفر الحماديةEGMonufia30.6681731.10120Africa/Cairopopulated place
359604Awlād NuşayrAulad Nuseir,Aulâd Nûseir,Awlad Nusayr,Awlād Nuşayr,awlad nsyr,أولاد نصيرEGSohag26.5666731.666670Africa/Cairopopulated place
7779536‘Izbat al ‘Atāminah`Izbat al `Ataminah,عزبة العتامنة,‘Izbat al ‘AtāminahEGDakahlia30.9893431.652870Africa/Cairopopulated place
8067837‘Izbat as Subkī`Izbat as Subki,عزبة السبكي,‘Izbat as SubkīEGSharqia30.5649931.506610Africa/Cairopopulated place
433849‘Izbat Maz̧har ash Sharqīyah`Izbat Mazhar ash Sharqiyah,عزبة مظهر الشرقية,‘Izbat Maz̧har ash SharqīyahEGDakahlia30.8584231.55130Africa/Cairopopulated place
415794‘Izbat Sīdī Jāmi‘`Izbat Sidi Jami`,عزبة سيدي جامع,‘Izbat Sīdī Jāmi‘EGKafr el-Sheikh31.1584230.667760Africa/Cairopopulated place
358861BidsahBidsa,BidsahEGGiza29.6783331.254720Africa/Cairopopulated place
418997‘Izbat al Qawāsim`Izbat al Qawasim,`Izbat al-Qawasim,ʿzbt alqwasm,عزبة القواسم,‘Izbat al Qawāsim,‘Izbat al-QawāsimEGKafr el-Sheikh31.1936631.10560Africa/Cairopopulated place
357337‘Ezbet Girgis FâyîdEGKafr el-Sheikh31.2333331.116670Africa/Cairopopulated place
416229‘Izbat Nāyif ‘Imād`Izbat Nayif `Imad,عزبة نايف عماد,‘Izbat Nāyif ‘ImādEGKafr el-Sheikh31.2473430.800950Africa/Cairopopulated place
415154‘Izbat Bakr Ghunaym`Izbat Bakr Ghunaym,عزبة بكر غنيم,‘Izbat Bakr GhunaymEGBeheira31.1845930.468140Africa/Cairopopulated place
354962Jummayzat Banī ‘AmrūGimmeizet Beni `Amr,Gimmeizet Beni ‘Amr,Gimmerizet Beni `Amr,Gimmerizet Beni ‘Amr,Jummayzat Bani `Amr,Jummayzat Bani `Amru,Jummayzat Banī ‘Amr,Jummayzat Banī ‘Amrū,جميزة بني عمروEGDakahlia30.8009131.537930Africa/Cairopopulated place
351652Nag‘ el BusaEGQena26.0833332.30Africa/Cairopopulated place
415251‘Izbat al Kawm al Aḩmar`Izbat al Kawm al Ahmar,`Izbat al-Kawm al-Ahmar,عزبة الكوم الأحمر,‘Izbat al Kawm al Aḩmar,‘Izbat al-Kawm al-AḥmarEGMonufia30.6989730.896920Africa/Cairopopulated place
362064Abū Şīr DifinnūEGFaiyum29.2544630.807980Africa/Cairopopulated place
8138939‘Izbat Khalīl`Izbat Khalil,عزبة خليل,‘Izbat KhalīlEGMonufia30.2856831.005460Africa/Cairopopulated place
347203ŢunbārahTumbara,Tunbarah,tnbart,Ţunbārah,طنبارة,Ṭumbâra,ṬunbārahEGDakahlia30.9241631.428160Africa/Cairopopulated place
8715692‘Izbat Abū Shalabī`Izbat Abu Shalabi,ʿzbt abw shlby,عزبة أبو شلبي,‘Izbat Abū ShalabīEGBeheira31.0475430.536670Africa/Cairopopulated place
361504Al Awsaţ SamhūdAl Awsat Samhud,Al Awsaţ Samhūd,Al-Awsat Samhud,Al-Awsaṭ Samḥūd,El Ausat Samhud,El Ausaṭ Samhûd,Nag’ `Eid,Nag’ ‘Eid,alawst smhwd,الأوسط سمهودEGQena26.1733932.081910Africa/Cairopopulated place
434004Al ‘Izbah al BayḑāEGBeheira30.9448830.427780Africa/Cairopopulated place
351577Nag‘ el-ZarâyibEGQena26.1166732.10Africa/Cairopopulated place
352696MashālMashal,Mashâl,Mashāl,mshal,مشالEGGharbia30.9417330.856450Africa/Cairopopulated place
421348‘Izbat ‘Abduh Faraj`Izbat `Abduh Faraj,عزبة عبده فرج,‘Izbat ‘Abduh FarajEGDamietta31.351331.639710Africa/Cairopopulated place
352450Minsha’at ‘Abd AllahManshiyet Abdalla,Minsha’at `Abd Allah,Minshat `Abd Allah,Minshat `Abdalla,Minsha’at ‘Abd Allah,Minshât ‘Abdalla,Minshāt ‘Abd AllāhEGFaiyum29.3339430.841580Africa/Cairopopulated place
362887Abū al KhāwīAbu al Khawi,Abu el-Khaui,Abu el-Khawi,Abu el-Khâui,Abu el-Khâwi,Abū al Khāwī,abw alkhawy,أبو الخاويEGBeheira30.5941330.807120Africa/Cairopopulated place
415028‘Izbat Jazīrat al Faras`Izbat Jazirat al Faras,عزبة جزيرة الفرس,‘Izbat Jazīrat al FarasEGBeheira31.3395430.461390Africa/Cairopopulated place
420006‘Izbat al ‘Arab`Izbat al `Arab,عزبة العرب,‘Izbat al ‘ArabEGDakahlia31.2578131.29910Africa/Cairopopulated place
360788Al ManāshilahAl Manashilah,Al Manāshilah,El-Manashla,El-Manâshla,`Izbat al Manashlah,almnashlt,المناشلة,‘Izbat al ManāshlahEGBeheira31.0437730.637320Africa/Cairopopulated place
361366Al BurghūthīAl Burghuthi,Al Burghūthī,El Barghuti,El Barghuti el Bahari,El Barghuti el Qibli,El Barghûti,El Barghûti el Bahari,El Barghûti el QibliEGGiza29.4666731.216670Africa/Cairopopulated place
361407Al Bārūd ash SharqīAl Barud ash Sharqi,Al Bārūd ash Sharqī,El Barud el Sharqi,El Barûd el SharqiEGAsyut26.9333331.416670Africa/Cairopopulated place
351057Nazzat al MuḩazzimīnNazzat al Muhazzimin,Nazzat al Muḩazzimīn,Nazzat al-Mihazzimin,Nazzat al-Miḥazzimīn,Nazzet el Mihazzimin,nzt almhzmyn,نزة المحزمينEGSohag26.7107431.469950Africa/Cairopopulated place
11545535‘Izbat Zāyid al Jamāl`Izbat Zayid al Jamal,`Izbat Zayid al-Jammal,عزبة زايد الجمال,‘Izbat Zāyid al Jamāl,‘Izbat Zāyid al-JammālEGMonufia30.4481530.951310Africa/Cairopopulated place
352013‘Izbat ‘Ādil ‘Abd al ‘Āl`Ezbet Muhammad `Abd el-`Al,`Izbat `Adil `Abd al `Al,عزبة عادل عبد العال,‘Ezbet Muḥammad ‘Abd el-‘Âl,‘Izbat ‘Ādil ‘Abd al ‘ĀlEGKafr el-Sheikh31.2103130.652920Africa/Cairopopulated place

Egypt: A Geographical Exploration of the Land of Pharaohs

Egypt, a transcontinental country located primarily in northeastern Africa, is one of the world’s oldest civilizations and offers an extraordinary blend of ancient history, vibrant culture, and diverse landscapes. Known for its iconic pyramids, the Nile River, and the deserts that surround it, Egypt’s geography has significantly influenced its development and growth over millennia. From the fertile banks of the Nile to the vast expanses of the Sahara Desert, Egypt’s geographical features have shaped its economy, culture, and urbanization. For geographers, understanding Egypt’s spatial dynamics, including the precise locations of its cities, regions, and departments, is crucial to gaining insights into its infrastructure, natural resources, and human settlements. Gaining access to detailed data, including the **latitude and longitude** of cities and regions, opens up new opportunities for exploration and analysis.

The Geography of Egypt: The Role of the Nile and the Deserts

Egypt’s geography is defined by its proximity to the Nile River, the lifeblood of the country. The Nile runs through Egypt from south to north, draining into the Mediterranean Sea, and is the longest river in the world. The river’s annual flooding historically deposited fertile silt along its banks, creating a narrow strip of arable land in an otherwise arid country. This fertile region along the Nile is home to the vast majority of Egypt’s population and cities.

The Nile Delta**, located in the northern part of Egypt where the Nile spreads out before entering the Mediterranean, is one of the world’s most fertile regions. It is here that Egypt’s major cities, including **Cairo** and **Alexandria**, are located. This region plays a vital role in the country’s agriculture, supporting the cultivation of crops such as wheat, rice, cotton, and sugarcane.

The Western Desert**, part of the larger Sahara Desert, stretches across the western part of Egypt, creating a vast expanse of sand dunes and rocky plateaus. Though sparsely populated, the desert contains valuable mineral resources, including oil and natural gas, and the **Oasis of Siwa** is a notable geographical feature. The western desert is also home to ancient archaeological sites, including tombs and temples from Egypt’s pharaonic era.

In the east, **The Eastern Desert** is another critical region, lying between the Nile River and the Red Sea. Known for its mountainous terrain and mineral deposits, this region also includes Egypt’s access to the Red Sea ports, which have long been essential for trade routes and shipping. The **Sinai Peninsula**, located in the northeast, is a land bridge between Africa and Asia, adding strategic importance to Egypt’s geography.

Egypt’s Cities: Urban Centers and Regional Hubs

Egypt’s urbanization is concentrated along the Nile River and its delta, where the majority of the population resides. The capital city, **Cairo**, is not only Egypt’s largest city but also the largest city in the Arab world. Located on the banks of the Nile, Cairo is the political, economic, and cultural hub of the country. Known for its ancient monuments, including the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, Cairo also has a modern skyline with towering office buildings, commercial centers, and bustling markets. The city serves as a crucial center for education, commerce, and media in the Middle East and North Africa.

To the northwest, **Alexandria**, Egypt’s second-largest city, sits along the Mediterranean coast. It has historically been a center for trade and cultural exchange, founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC. Modern Alexandria is a bustling port city, known for its historic architecture, museums, and vibrant coastal life.

Other major cities in Egypt include **Giza**, which is part of the greater Cairo metropolitan area and home to the famous pyramids; **Luxor**, located further south along the Nile, which serves as the site of the ancient city of Thebes and is a major tourist destination for its temples and tombs; and **Aswan**, located near the southern border with Sudan, which is known for its ancient Nubian culture, as well as its important role in Egypt’s modern infrastructure, including the Aswan High Dam.

Administrative Divisions: Regions and Governorates

Egypt is divided into **27 governorates** (known as **muhafazat**), which serve as the primary administrative units in the country. These governorates are further subdivided into districts and towns, each responsible for local governance and administration.

- **Cairo**, the capital, is a governorate by itself and is the most densely populated region in the country.

- **Giza**, located just to the west of Cairo, is another urban hub, home to both residential areas and significant agricultural zones.

- **Alexandria**, on the Mediterranean coast, is a key economic and commercial region.

- **Luxor**, **Aswan**, and **Qena** in the south are important cultural and tourism centers, due to their proximity to ancient Egyptian archaeological sites.

Each governorate has a **governor**, who is appointed by the president, and local councils that oversee municipal services, education, and infrastructure. The central government in Cairo plays a role in coordinating national policies, while local governance ensures that services and resources are effectively distributed across the regions.

Accessing Geographic Data for Egypt’s Cities and Regions

For those interested in exploring Egypt’s geography further, having access to detailed geographic data is essential. Our database provides comprehensive information on the cities, regions, and governorates of Egypt, including **latitude and longitude** coordinates for each city and administrative division. This data is invaluable for geographers, urban planners, environmental researchers, and policymakers who need to conduct spatial analysis, create maps, or study the regional distribution of resources.

By accessing this geographic data, users can understand how Egypt’s cities and regions are organized geographically and how they relate to natural features like the Nile River, the deserts, and the Red Sea. This data can help in planning transportation networks, resource management, and urban development. For instance, understanding the geographic spread of cities such as **Cairo**, **Alexandria**, and **Luxor**, with their respective coordinates, helps in assessing infrastructure needs, demographic trends, and environmental impacts.

Conclusion: Exploring Egypt’s Geographic Significance

Egypt is a country of remarkable geographic contrasts, from the fertile banks of the Nile to the vast expanses of the Sahara Desert. Its cities, regions, and natural features are closely interwoven with its history and culture, from the ancient monuments of the Pharaohs to modern economic hubs. By gaining access to detailed geographic data, including **latitude and longitude** coordinates for cities and regions, it becomes possible to better understand the spatial dynamics of Egypt. Whether for urban planning, environmental studies, or regional development, this data provides critical insights into the organization and growth of Egypt, allowing for informed decision-making and sustainable development across the country.

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