Lighthouses in Egypt map & data
There are 29 lighthouses mapped in Egypt, spread over 8 regions. The most are in Red Sea Governorate (10), South Sinai Governorate (6) and Alexandria Governorate (4) - Red Sea Governorate alone holds 34% of them. 41% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Melana, فنار راس أبو درج and Al`Arish Lighthouse.
Lighthouses by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Red Sea Governorate | 10 | 34% |
| South Sinai Governorate | 6 | 21% |
| Alexandria Governorate | 4 | 14% |
| Suez Governorate | 3 | 10% |
| Damietta Governorate | 3 | 10% |
| North Sinai Governorate | 1 | 3.4% |
| Gharbiyya Governorate | 1 | 3.4% |
| Beheira Governorate | 1 | 3.4% |
Notable lighthouses in Egypt
- MelanaRed Sea Governorate
- فنار راس أبو درجSuez Governorate
- Al`Arish LighthouseNorth Sinai Governorate
- greenSouth Sinai Governorate
- My HomeGharbiyya Governorate
- شارع مصطفى كامل شاهينBeheira Governorate
- Ras El BarDamietta Governorate
- منارة زعفرانةRed Sea Governorate
- FI 3s24m15MRed Sea Governorate
- Shaab sheer LighthouseRed Sea Governorate
- VQ(3) 5s9mRed Sea Governorate
What's in this layer
Every lighthouse in the layer comes with its name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Lighthouses.
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Frequently asked questions
How many lighthouses are there in Egypt?
This layer holds 29 lighthouses 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 lighthouse?
The name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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