Alexandria Governorate
| Alexandria Governorate | ||
|---|---|---|
| Governorate | ||
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 Alexandria Governorate on the map of Egypt | ||
| Country |
 Egypt | |
| Seat | Alexandria (capital) | |
| Government | ||
| • Governor | Tarek Mahdy Abdel Towab[1] | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2,900 km2 (1,100 sq mi) | |
| Population (2014) | ||
| • Total | 4,716,078 | |
| • Density | 1,600/km2 (4,200/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 second largest city in Egypt. It is home of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina and the Lighthouse of Alexandria.
Alexandria Governorate has a population of more than four million and an area of 2,900 km².
Population
| District | Population (2008) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
References
- ↑ "Mansour appoints 20 new governors". Daily News Egypt. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
External links
- Alexandria Governorate (Arabic)
- Alexandria websites Alex4All website
- Discover Alexandria
- List of Governors of Alexandria with photos (1798-2000) (Arabic)
- Miscellaneous statistical information regarding Alexandria
- St. Takla Haymnaot the Ethiopian Coptic Orthodox Church - One of the famous Coptic Orthodox Churches of Alexandria
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Coordinates: 31°10′N 29°53′E / 31.167°N 29.883°E