Abu Qirqas

Abu Qirqas
Abu Qirqas
Location in Egypt
Coordinates: 27°56′N 30°49′E / 27.933°N 30.817°E / 27.933; 30.817
Country  Egypt
Governorate Minya
Area
  Total 2,400 sq mi (6,100 km2)
Population (2001)
  Total 399,620
  Density 150/sq mi (58/km2)
Time zone UTC+2 (EST)

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 Hassan El Shorouk
  • Beni Moussa
  • Greis
  • Nazlet Asmant
  • gawargy

Coordinates: 27°56′N 30°50′E / 27.933°N 30.833°E / 27.933; 30.833

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