List of cities and towns in Egypt facts for kids
Egypt is a fascinating country with a long history! It's famous for its ancient pyramids, the mighty Nile River, and bustling cities. This article will tell you about some of the most important and largest cities in Egypt, where millions of people live and work.
Largest Cities in Egypt
Egypt has many big cities, each with its own special features. These cities are home to millions of people and are important centers for culture, business, and history. The table below shows some of the biggest cities in Egypt, their populations, and which part of Egypt they are in.
Name | Arabic Name | Governorate | Area Code | Population (2021) | Photo |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cairo* | القاهرة | Cairo | (+20) 2 | 9,606,916 | |
Alexandria | الاسكندرية | Alexandria | (+20) 3 | 5,263,542 | |
Giza* | الجيزة | Giza | (+20) 2 | 4,367,343 | |
Shubra El Kheima* | شبرا الخيمة | Qalyubia | (+20) 2 | 1,240,289 | |
El Mahalla El Kubra | المحلة الكبرى | Gharbia | (+20) 40 | 817,969 | |
Port Said | بور سعيد | Port Said | (+20) 60 | 780,515 | |
Suez | السويس | Suez | (+20) 60 | 699,541 | |
Mansoura | المنصورة | Dakahlia | (+20) 50 | 621,953 | |
Tanta | طنطا | Gharbia | (+20) 40 | 576,648 | |
Asyut | اسيوط | Asyut | (+20) 88 | 528,669 | |
Faiyum | الفيوم | Faiyum | (+20) 84 | 519,047 | |
Zagazig | الزقازيق | Sharqia | +(20) 55 | 430,445 | |
Ismailia | الاسماعيلية | Ismailia | +69 +64 | 429,465 | |
Aswan | اسوان | Aswan | (+20) 97 | 379,774 | |
Damanhur | دمنهور | Beheira | (+20) 45 | 318,207 | |
Damietta | دمياط | Damietta | (+20) 57 | 305,920 | |
Minya | المنيا | Minya | (+20) 86 | 283,605 | |
Beni Suef | بنى سويف | Beni Suef | (+20) 82 | 273,151 | |
Luxor | الاقصر | Luxor | (+20) 95 | 268,640 | |
Shibin El Kom | شبين الكوم | Monufia | (+20) 48 | 267,945 | |
Sohag | سوهاج | Sohag | (+20) 93 | 266,944 | |
Qena | قنا | Qena | (+20) 96 | 252,883 | |
Hurghada | الغردقة | Red Sea | (+20) 65 | 207,132 | |
Arish | العريش | North Sinai | (+20) 68 | 199,243 | |
Banha* | بنها | Qalyubia | (+20) 13 | 182,254 |
* These cities are part of the Greater Cairo metropolitan area, which is a very large urban region.
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Localidades de Egipto para niños
- List of towns and villages in Egypt
- Subdivisions of Egypt
- Geography of Egypt
- Climate of Egypt
- List of historical capitals of Egypt
- List of urban areas in Africa by population
- List of largest cities in the Arab world
- Lists of cities in Asia
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