Alexandria Governorate
| Alexandria Governorate |
| — Governorate of Egypt — |
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| Alexandria Governorate on the map of Egypt |
| Country |
Egypt |
| Seat |
Alexandria (capital) |
| Area |
| • Total |
2,900 km2 (1,119.7 sq mi) |
| Population (2008) |
| • Total |
4,187,509 |
| • Density |
1,444/km2 (3,739.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone |
EET (UTC+2) |
Alexandria Governorate (Arabic: محافظة الإسكندرية Muḥāfaẓat al Iskandariyya) is one of the governorates of Egypt. It is located in the northern part of the country, directly on the Mediterranean Sea, making it one of the most important harbours in Egypt.
Overview
Along with Cairo and Giza, Alexandria is one of three governorates in the country that are also municipalities. It is at the western mouth of the Nile Delta.
The governorate's capital is the city of Alexandria, the home of the historical Bibliotheca Alexandrina and the Lighthouse of Alexandria. Once the country's capital, Alexandria is now considered to be the second capital of Egypt.
Alexandria governorate has a population of more than four million, and an area of 2,900 km².
Population
| District |
Population |
| Montaza |
1,190,287 |
| Shark (East) |
985,786 |
| Wassat (Middle) |
520,450 |
| Gomrok |
145,558 |
| Agami |
386,374 |
| Amriya |
845,845 |
| Borg El Arab |
113,209 |
| Total |
4,187,509 |
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