Prisons in Egypt map & data
There are 21 prisons mapped in Egypt, spread over 14 regions. The most are in Cairo Governorate (4), Red Sea Governorate (2) and Alexandria Governorate (2). 62% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include مركز الإصلاح والتأهيل, سجن العقرب and سجن طنطا.
Prisons by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cairo Governorate | 4 | 19% |
| Red Sea Governorate | 2 | 9.5% |
| Alexandria Governorate | 2 | 9.5% |
| Minya Governate | 2 | 9.5% |
| Al Sharqia Governorate | 2 | 9.5% |
| North Sinai Governorate | 1 | 4.8% |
| Matrouh Governorate | 1 | 4.8% |
| New Valley Governorate | 1 | 4.8% |
| Gharbiyya Governorate | 1 | 4.8% |
| Asyut Governorate | 1 | 4.8% |
| Sohag Governorate | 1 | 4.8% |
| Monufia Governorate | 1 | 4.8% |
| Beheira Governorate | 1 | 4.8% |
| Qalyubia Governorate | 1 | 4.8% |
Notable prisons in Egypt
- مركز الإصلاح والتأهيلNew Akhmim · Sohag Governorate · prison
- سجن العقربCairo Governorate · prison
- سجن طنطاGharbiyya Governorate · prison
- سجن أسيوطAsyut Governorate · prison
- سجن النساءMonufia Governorate · prison
- مركز الإصلاح والتأهيل بوادى النطرون - مجمع السجونBeheira Governorate · prison
- سجن أبو زعبلQalyubia Governorate · prison
- Borg Al-ArabMatrouh Governorate · prison
- سجن الحضرةAlexandria Governorate · prison
- Minya PrisonMinya Governate · prison
- سجن طرهCairo Governorate · prison
- سجن حلوانHelwan · Cairo Governorate · prison
- مركز أصلاح وتأهيل ١٥ مايوCairo Governorate · prison
What's in this layer
Every prison in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Prisons and correctional centres.
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How many prisons are there in Egypt?
This layer holds 21 prisons in Egypt, the most of them in Cairo Governorate. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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