Abu Qirqas
Abu Qirqas
ⲁⲡⲟⲕⲟⲣⲕⲁⲥ ابو قرقاص | |
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Abu Qirqas Location in Egypt | |
| Coordinates: 27°56′N 30°49′E / 27.933°N 30.817°E | |
| Country | Egypt |
| Governorate | Minya |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.88 km2 (3.81 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 54 m (177 ft) |
| Population (2023) | |
• Total | 94,855 |
| • Density | 9,600/km2 (24,900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
Abu Qirqas or Abu Qurqas is a town and subdivision (markaz) in Minya Governorate, Egypt. It is situated on the west bank of the Nile, opposite of the historic site of Beni Hasan.
The population of Abu Qirqas is around 94,855 inhabitants. The city has an important sugar factory.