Magaga ( Arabic مغاغة ) is a city in the central part of Egypt , located in the territory of the governorate of El Minya .
| City | |
| Magaga | |
|---|---|
| Arab. مغاغة | |
| A country |  Egypt |
| Governorate | Al minya |
| History and geography | |
| Center height | 48 m |
| Timezone | UTC + 2 , in the summer UTC + 3 |
| Population | |
| Population | 75,657 people ( 2006 ) |
| Official language | Arab |
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Geographical position
The city is located in the northeastern part of the governorate, on the left bank of the Nile , at a distance of approximately 58 kilometers north-northeast (NNE) from El-Minyi , the provincial capital. The absolute height is 48 meters above sea level [1] .
Demographics
According to the 2006 census, the population of Magagi was 75,657 people [2] . Dynamics of the population of the city by year:
| 1986 | 1996 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| 50,916 | 60,405 | 75,657 |
Economy and Transport
The basis of the city's economy is agricultural production . The nearest airport is located in the city of Minya [1] .
Famous natives
- Ahmed Hassan - a football player, captain of the national team of Egypt .
- Taha Hussein is a writer, literary critic and historian.
Notes
- ↑ 1 2 Maghaghah, Egypt Page (English) . Fallingrain Global Gazetteer. Circulation date July 1, 2013. Archived July 4, 2013.
- Provin The provinces of Egypt and the cities of more than 15,000 inhabitants (Eng.) . City Population. Circulation date July 1, 2013. Archived July 4, 2013.