Sharqia Governorate

governorate of Egypt

Sharqia Governorate is a governorate in Egypt. The capital city is Zagazig.

Sharqia Governorate
Flag of Sharqia Governorate
Official logo of Sharqia Governorate
Sharqia Governorate on the map of Egypt
Sharqia Governorate on the map of Egypt
Coordinates: 30°42′N 31°38′E / 30.7°N 31.63°E / 30.7; 31.63
Country Egypt
SeatZagazig (capital)
Area
 • Total4,180 km2 (1,610 sq mi)
Population
 (December 2018)
 • Total8,017,894[1]
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
Websitewww.sharkia.gov.eg

Cities change

The following cities are in Sharqia Governorate:

Notable people change

Some notable people who were born, or lived, in Sharqia are:

References change

  1. "Population Estimates By Governorate ( Urban /Rural ) 10/12/2018". www.capmas.gov.eg. Archived from the original on 2018-11-02. Retrieved 10 October 2018.