Port Said Governorate
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| Country |  Egypt |
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| Seat | Port Said (capital) | |
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| • Total | 1,345 km2 (519 sq mi) | |
| Population (2014) | ||
| • Total | 653,770 | |
| • Density | 490/km2 (1,300/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) | |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) | |
Port Said Governorate (Arabic: محافظة بورسعيد Muḥāfaẓat Borsaʿīd) is one of the governorates of Egypt. It is located in the north-eastern part of the country, directly on the Mediterranean Sea at the northern gate of the Suez Canal, making it the second harbour in Egypt.
Overview
The governorate's capital is the city of Port Said, the home of the building of the Suez Canal Authority local headquarters and the Lighthouse of Port Said.
Port Said governorate has a population of more than 653,000 inhabitants, and an area of 1,345 km².[1]
References
External links
- Port Said Governorate Official website
- History of Port Said 1859-1939
- Port Said history (Arabic)
- List of Governors of Port Said (Arabic)
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