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| Gharbia (الغربية) |
| Governorate |
| Country |
 Egypt |
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| Capital |
Tanta |
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| Area |
25,400 km² (9,807 sq mi) |
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| Population |
3,790,670 (2001) |
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Map of Egypt with Gharbia highlighted
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Gharbia Governorate (Arabic: الغربية) is one of the governorates of Egypt. It is located in the north of the country, south of Kafr el-Sheikh Governorate, and north of Monufia Governorate. Its capital is Tanta, which is 90 km from Cairo, and 120 km from Alexandria. The largest city in Gharbia is El-Mahalla El-Kubra. The total area of Gharbia governorate is 25,400 km², making it the tenth largest governorate of Egypt. Its population is 3,790,670 (2001).
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