Minya Governorate
Minya Governorate | |
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Minya Governorate on the map of Egypt | |
| Coordinates: 28°07′N 30°07′E / 28.11°N 30.11°E | |
| Country | Egypt |
| Seat | Minya (capital) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32,279 km2 (12,463 sq mi) |
| Population (March 2019) | |
| • Total | 5,807,000[1] |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| Website | www |
Minya Governorate is a governorate of Egypt. The capital city is also named Minya. Minya has one of the highest concentration of Coptic Christians in Egypt (approximately 50% of total population).
Cities
As of 2018, 10 cities (or towns) in Minya had a population of over 15,000 people.[2]
- Abu Qirqas
- El Idwa
- Minya
- New Minya
- Beni Mazar
- Deir Mawas
- Maghagha
- Mallawi
- Matai
- Samalut
References
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