History of Al Sharqia Governorate Egypt
Details about Al Sharqia Governorate Egypt
With a geographical size of 4,911 km² and its seat in Zagazig, the Sharqiya Governorate is one of the governorates of the Arab Republic of Egypt. The 10th of Ramadan is the largest city in the province, and the 9th of September is annually observed as a national holiday. Because it is said to have been the birthplace of several prophets, peace be upon them, the great companions, and certain historical, political, and military figures, the governorate has religious and historical significance.
Geographical Nature
From a geographical standpoint, Sharqiya Governorate is located in the northeast of the Arab Republic of Egypt. The northern side has borders with Port Said and Dakahlia governorates, while Ismailiya is to the east, Cairo and Qalyubia are situated to the south and Gharbia is located to the west.
Administrative division
Sharqiya Governorate comprises seventeen cities, two districts and thirteen centers including Abu Hammad City, Bilbays City, Mashtoul Al-Souk City, Zagazig City, New Salhiyah City, Kafr Saqr City, Tenth of Ramadan City, Awlad Saqr City, Minya Al-Qamh City, Husseiniya City, San Al-Hajar City, Faqus City, Qanayat City and more.
Sharqiya Governorate is one of the largest Egyptian governorates in terms of population in the second degree, with a population of eight million people, according to 2006 statistics, and the official language of the population is Arabic, and the population religion is Islamic and Christian.
Economy The economy of Sharqiya Governorate depends on: The industrial sector represented in the wood industry, the garment industry, embroidery workshops, large farms, companies, the tourism sector, especially cultural tourism, religious tourism, archaeological tourism, and sports, as the governorate has the Zagazig football stadium, horse sports and breeding, and hockey.
Archaeological Landmarks Archaeological and historical landmarks located in Sharqia Governorate:
- The archaeological city of San al-Hajar.
- Mosques like: Zagazig University Mosque, Al-Fath Mosque, which is one of the largest mosques in the governorate, Al-Quds Mosque, Al-Aydarous Mosque, and the Grand Mosque.
- Museums like: Tel Busta Museum, located in Zagazig city, and the Museum of Leader Ahmed Orabi, located in the village of Hiryat Razna.
- Churches like: St George's Church and St Paul's Church located in Al Sagha. The statue of the heroic leader Ahmed Orabi in front of the railway station.
- Pharaonic obelisk.
- Archaeological areas such as: Tel Pharaon area, Tel El Dabaa area, Belbeis area, Sefat El Hanna area, Abu Amran area, and Al Sawra area.
- The Nine Qanatirs. Statue of the Unknown Soldier.
- Palm Road.
- Zagazig University Hospital.
- Zagazig University.
- Faculty of Human Medicine.
- Taraa Al Qanayat Street.
- Sadat School.
- Train Station Clock.
- The National Bank.
- Pharmacists' Towers.
