In this article, we will explore the topic of Aswan Governorate from different perspectives and approaches. Aswan Governorate is a topic that has gained relevance in recent years due to its impact on various areas of society. Throughout this article, we will examine the different dimensions of Aswan Governorate, its history, its implications today, and possible projections for the future. Additionally, we will delve into the opinions and reflections of experts in the field, as well as the experiences of those who have been directly affected by Aswan Governorate. Ultimately, our goal is to offer a comprehensive and enriching view on this topic, in hopes of fostering dialogue and understanding among our readers.
Aswan Governorate | |
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Coordinates: 23°35′N 32°49′E / 23.59°N 32.82°E | |
Country | Egypt |
Seat | Aswan (capital) |
Government | |
• Governor | Ahmed Ibrahim Mohamed Ibrahim |
Area | |
• Total | 62,726 km2 (24,219 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 1,643,211 |
• Density | 26/km2 (68/sq mi) |
GDP | |
• Total | EGP 76 billion (US$ 4.9 billion) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
HDI (2021) | 0.724 high · 15th |
Website | www |
Aswān Governorate (Arabic: محافظة أسوان) is one of the governorates of Egypt. The southernmost governorate in Upper Egypt, covering most of Lake Nasser. The Governorate's capital is Aswan.
The Aswan Governorate borders Qena Governorate to the north, Red Sea Governorate to the east, New Valley Governorate to the west, and Sudan's Northern state to the south. It has a population of 1,394,687 inhabitants (2014), and occupies an area of 62,726 km².
The rate of poverty is more than 60% in this governorate but recently some social safety networks have been provided in the form of financial assistance and job opportunities. The funding has been coordinated by the country's Ministry of Finance and with assistance from international organizations.
The governorate is divided into the following municipal divisions for administrative purposes with a total estimated population as of January 2023 of 1,643,211. In some instances there is a markaz and a kism with the same name.
Anglicized name | Native name | Arabic transliteration | Population (January 2023 Est.) |
Type |
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Abu Simbel | مركز أبو سمبل | Abū Simbil | 8,317 | Markaz |
Aswan | مركز أسوان | Aswān | 73,387 | Markaz |
Aswan 1 | قسم اول أسوان | Aswān 1 | 188,712 | Kism (fully urban) |
Aswan 2 | قسم ثان أسوان | Aswān 2 | 208,408 | Kism (fully urban) |
Daraw | مركز دراو | Daraw | 151,380 | Markaz |
Edfu | مركز أدفو | Idfū | 499,577 | Markaz |
Kom Ombo | مركز كوم امبو | Kawm Umbū | 418,006 | Markaz |
New Aswan | مدينة أسوان الجديدة | Madīnat Aswān al-Jadīdah | 118 | New City |
New Tushka | مدينة توشكى الجديدة | Madīnat Tūshka al-Jadīdah | New City | |
Nasr | مركز نصر | Naṣr | 95,306 | Markaz |
According to population estimates from 2015 the majority of residents in the governorate live in rural areas, with an urbanization rate of only 42.3%. Out of an estimated 1,431,488 people residing in the governorate, 826,543 people live in rural areas as opposed to only 604,945 in urban areas.
The following are in Aswan Governorate.
According to the Egyptian Governing Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), in affiliation with the Ministry of Investment (MOI), there is an industrial zone called El Shalalat located in this governorate:
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