Hurghada

Hurghada
الغردقة
Hurghada is located in Egypt
Hurghada
Hurghada
Location in Egypt
Coordinates: 27°15′28″N 33°48′42″E / 27.25778°N 33.81167°E / 27.25778; 33.81167
Country Egypt
GovernorateRed Sea
Founded1905
Area
 • Total258 km2 (100 sq mi)
Elevation11 m (36 ft)
Population
 (2023)[1]
 • Total214,247
 • Density830/km2 (2,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
Area code(+20) 65
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Hurghada (/hərˈɡædə, -ˈɡɑː-/; Arabic: الغردقة al-Ġhardaqah, Egyptian Arabic pronunciation: [el ɣæɾˈdæʔæ]) is a coastal city that serves as the largest city and capital of the Red Sea Governorate of Egypt. Hurghada has grown from a small fishing village to one of the largest resort destinations along the Red Sea coast, stretching close to 40 km.

  1. ^ a b c "Egypt: Governorates, Major Cities & Towns - Population Statistics, Maps, Charts, Weather and Web Information". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 17 March 2023.

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