Islands in Egypt map & data
There are 99 islands mapped in Egypt, spread over 22 regions. The most are in Red Sea Governorate (31), Aswan Governorate (11) and Kafr el-Sheikh Governorate (8) - Red Sea Governorate alone holds 31% of them. 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include جزيرة فرعون, جزيرة ألفنتين and أم أجاويش الكبير.
Islands by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Red Sea Governorate | 31 | 31% |
| Aswan Governorate | 11 | 11% |
| Kafr el-Sheikh Governorate | 8 | 8.1% |
| Alexandria Governorate | 7 | 7.1% |
| Giza Governorate | 6 | 6.1% |
| Asyut Governorate | 5 | 5.1% |
| Sohag Governorate | 5 | 5.1% |
| Luxor Governate | 3 | 3.0% |
| Cairo Governorate | 3 | 3.0% |
| North Sinai Governorate | 2 | 2.0% |
| Matrouh Governorate | 2 | 2.0% |
| Ismailia Governorate | 2 | 2.0% |
| Suez Governorate | 2 | 2.0% |
| Faiyum Governorate | 2 | 2.0% |
| Beni Suef Governorate | 2 | 2.0% |
| Beheira Governorate | 2 | 2.0% |
| South Sinai Governorate | 1 | 1.0% |
| Minya Governate | 1 | 1.0% |
| Qena Governorate | 1 | 1.0% |
| Monufia Governorate | 1 | 1.0% |
| Qalyubia Governorate | 1 | 1.0% |
| Port Said Governorate | 1 | 1.0% |
Notable islands in Egypt
- جزيرة فرعونSouth Sinai Governorate
- جزيرة ألفنتينAswan Governorate
- أم أجاويش الكبيرRed Sea Governorate
- جزيرة الذهبGiza Governorate
- جزيرة الرحمانيةBeheira Governorate
- المنيلCairo Governorate
- جزيرة المحيسنNorth Sinai Governorate
- جزيرة طغاغينMatrouh Governorate
- الكلبAlexandria Governorate
- جزيرة أسودIsmailia Governorate
- جزيرة سهيلAswan Governorate
- جزر أبو منقارRed Sea Governorate
- جزيرة الزمالكGiza Governorate
- جزيرة المسخوطةAlexandria Governorate
- جزيرة عوضAswan Governorate
- جزيرة أبو رماثيRed Sea Governorate
- جزيرة تل الجبرتيAlexandria Governorate
- جزيرة هيصةAswan Governorate
- جزيرة أم أجاويش الصغرىRed Sea Governorate
- جزيرة غريشةAlexandria Governorate
- فيلةAswan Governorate
- جزيرة جفتون الكبيرRed Sea Governorate
- جزيرة غريشة الصغيرةAlexandria Governorate
- جزيرة الفارسيةAswan Governorate
- جزيرة سفاجةRed Sea Governorate
- جزيرة بيجةAswan Governorate
- جزيرة سيولRed Sea Governorate
- موقع جزيرة كونوسو الغارقةAswan Governorate
- جزيرة مكوعRed Sea Governorate
- Abu HashishRed Sea Governorate
- أبو رمادةRed Sea Governorate
- جزائر قلعانRed Sea Governorate
- جزر جوبالRed Sea Governorate
- جزر طويلةRed Sea Governorate
- جزيرة أم الكيمانRed Sea Governorate
- جزيرة أم الهيماتRed Sea Governorate
- جزيرة جوبال الصغيرةRed Sea Governorate
- جزيرة محابيسRed Sea Governorate
- جزيرة وادي جمالRed Sea Governorate
- جنوب قيسومRed Sea Governorate
What's in this layer
Every island in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Named islands and islets.
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Frequently asked questions
How many islands are there in Egypt?
This layer holds 99 islands in Egypt, the most of them in Red Sea Governorate. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each island?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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