Abu Qirqas
| Abu Qirqas | |
|---|---|
  Abu Qirqas Location in Egypt | |
| Coordinates: 27°56′N 30°50′E / 27.933°N 30.833°E | |
| Country |
 Egypt |
| Governorate | Minya |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,400 sq mi (6,100 km2) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 399,620 |
| • Ethnicities: | Egyptians |
| • Ethnicities: density | 150/sq mi (58/km2) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC+2) |
Abu Qirqas is a region (markaz) located in the Minya Governorate of Egypt. It is situated on the west bank of the Nile, opposite of the historic site of Beni Hasan.
The population of Abu Qirqas is around 400,000 inhabitants. The city has an important sugar factory.
Administrative divisions
Abu Qirqas comprises eight local administrative units:
- Abioha
- Abu Qirqas el-Balad
- Atlidem
- Beni Ebeid
- Beni Hasan el-Shorouk
- Beni Moussa
- Greis
- Nazlet asmant
Coordinates: 27°56′N 30°50′E / 27.933°N 30.833°E