New Minya
New Minya
المنيا الجديدة | |
|---|---|
New Minya Location in Egypt | |
| Coordinates: 28°07′10″N 30°44′40″E / 28.119444°N 30.744444°E | |
| Country | Egypt |
| Governorate | Minya |
| Area | |
• Total | 36.7 km2 (14.2 sq mi) |
| Population (2023) | |
• Total | 18,357 |
| • Density | 500/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
New Minya (Arabic: المنيا الجديدة) is a town in the Minya Governorate, Egypt. The town is located on the right bank of the Nile across from Old Minya. Construction of the planned town began in 1991 and was carried out by the New Urban Communities Authority. Its population was estimated at 18,357 people in 2023.
Lotus University is located in New Minya.