Sate (Governorates/Muhafazat) Map of Egypt – WorldoMaps
Egypt, a transcontinental country linking Africa and Asia, is administratively divided into 27 governorates (muhafazat). Each governorate has its own capital and is further subdivided into cities, towns, and villages. These divisions play a crucial role in Egypt’s governance, economy, and cultural diversity. The capital city, Cairo, serves as the political and economic hub of the nation.
Major Governorates and Regional Significance:
- Cairo Governorate: Home to Egypt’s capital, Cairo, this governorate is the country’s political, economic, and cultural center.
- Alexandria Governorate: A major port city on the Mediterranean, Alexandria is a historic and economic hub.
- Giza Governorate: Known for the Great Pyramids of Giza, this region plays a vital role in tourism and history.
- Luxor Governorate: Famous for ancient temples and monuments, Luxor is a key archaeological and tourist destination.
- Aswan Governorate: Located in the south, Aswan is known for the High Dam and Nubian heritage.
- Red Sea Governorate: A vital tourism and trade region with coastal cities like Hurghada and Marsa Alam.
List of Egypt’s Governorates with Capitals, Areas, and Major Cities
This table provides an overview of Egypt’s 27 governorates, including their capitals, areas, and major cities.
| S No. | Governorate | Capital City | Area (sq. km) | Code | Major Cities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Cairo | Cairo | 3,085 | CAI | Nasr City, Heliopolis |
| 2. | Alexandria | Alexandria | 2,300 | ALX | Borg El Arab, Agami |
| 3. | Giza | Giza | 13,184 | GIZ | 6th of October, Sheikh Zayed |
| 4. | Qalyubia | Banha | 1,124 | QAL | Shubra El Kheima, Khanka |
| 5. | Sharqia | Zagazig | 4,911 | SHR | 10th of Ramadan, Bilbeis |
| 6. | Dakahlia | Mansoura | 3,538 | DAK | Mit Ghamr, Talkha |
| 7. | Beheira | Damanhur | 9,826 | BEH | Kafr El Dawwar, Rashid |
| 8. | Kafr El Sheikh | Kafr El Sheikh | 3,437 | KFS | Desouk, Baltim |
| 9. | Monufia | Shibin El Kom | 2,532 | MON | Menouf, Ashmoun |
| 10. | Gharbia | Tanta | 1,942 | GHA | Mahalla El Kubra, Kafr El Zayat |
| 11. | Damietta | Damietta | 910 | DAM | New Damietta, Faraskur |
| 12. | Port Said | Port Said | 1,351 | PSD | Al-Manakh, Al-Zohour |
| 13. | Ismailia | Ismailia | 5,067 | ISM | Fayed, Qantara |
| 14. | Suez | Suez | 9,002 | SUZ | Ataqa, Arbaeen |
| 15. | Fayoum | Fayoum | 6,068 | FAY | Ibshaway, Sinnuris |
| 16. | Beni Suef | Beni Suef | 10,954 | BEN | Al-Wasta, Nasser |
| 17. | Minya | Minya | 32,279 | MIN | Mallawi, Abu Qurqas |
| 18. | Assiut | Assiut | 25,926 | ASY | Dayrout, Manfalut |
| 19. | Sohag | Sohag | 11,022 | SOH | Akhmim, Tahta |
| 20. | Qena | Qena | 9,565 | QEN | Luxor, Nag Hammadi |
| 21. | Luxor | Luxor | 55 | LUX | Karnak, Esna |
| 22. | Aswan | Aswan | 34,608 | ASW | Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo |
| 23. | Red Sea | Hurghada | 203,685 | RDS | Marsa Alam, Safaga |
| 24. | New Valley | Kharga | 440,098 | NWV | Dakhla, Farafra |
| 25. | Matrouh | Marsa Matrouh | 212,112 | MAT | Siwa, El Dabaa |
| 26. | North Sinai | Arish | 27,574 | NSI | Rafah, Sheikh Zuweid |
| 27. | South Sinai | El Tor | 31,272 | SSI | Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab |