Municipalities of Egypt map & data
Egypt has 5 municipalities in this layer, spread over 3 regions. The most are in Gharbiyya Governorate (2), Cairo Governorate (2) and North Sinai Governorate (1) - Gharbiyya Governorate alone holds 40% of them. The largest include مدينة القاهرة الجديدة, Arish and طنطا.
Municipalities by region
| Region | Areas | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gharbiyya Governorate | 2 | 40% |
| Cairo Governorate | 2 | 40% |
| North Sinai Governorate | 1 | 20% |
Largest municipalities in Egypt
- مدينة القاهرة الجديدةCairo Governorate · pop. 298343 · 382.2 km²
- ArishNorth Sinai Governorate · pop. 164,830 · 72.5 km²
- طنطاGharbiyya Governorate · pop. 658798 · 37.1 km²
- برماGharbiyya Governorate · 31.9 km²
- درة القاهرةNew Cairo City · Cairo Governorate · 0.1 km²
What's in this layer
Every municipality in the layer comes with its name, outline (polygon), area in km², the region it belongs to and a source ID. Local government areas: cities, towns, communes and municipalities with their official boundaries.
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Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are there in Egypt?
This layer holds 5 municipalities in Egypt, the most of them in Gharbiyya Governorate. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each municipality?
The name, outline (polygon), area in km², the region it belongs to and a source ID.
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