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Alexandria, Alexandria

Egypt

Regional capital31.2018° N, 29.9158° E

Alexandria is a city in Egypt, located in the Alexandria province. It has a population of 5,263,542 residents. The city is situated along the Mediterranean coast, contributing to its historical significance.

Population5,263,542
ProvinceAlexandria
Coordinates31.2018° N, 29.9158° E
CountryEgypt
Rank in Egypt#2 of 12,086

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Nearest Airports

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Alexandria International Airport

HBEInternational

36.5 km away

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Jiyanklis Air Base

HEGSRegional

49.9 km away

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Gebel El Basur Air Base

HE28Regional

95.9 km away

About Alexandria

The geographic coordinates of Alexandria are 31.20176° latitude and 29.91582° longitude. It lies in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at an elevation of 9 meters. The city operates within the Africa/Cairo timezone and is surrounded by several nearby cities.

With a population ranking of #2 out of 255 cities in Egypt, Alexandria is a significant urban center. The total urban population of Egypt is 46,644,800, highlighting the city's substantial size compared to others such as Cairo and Giza.

Cities in Alexandria

Alexandria ranks #1 among 3 cities in its province. Other cities in the Alexandria province include Burj al ‘Arab al Jadīdah and Burj al ‘Arab. The city features numerous amenities, including 53 hospitals, 99 schools, and 20 universities.

Burj al ‘Arab al Jadīdah45,865Burj al ‘Arab22,444Naj‘ al Hawīs‘Izbat al MitrāsAl MuntazahSīdī BishrMadīnat Mubārak‘Izbat al Musta‘marah‘Izbat Muḩsin Bāshā‘Izbat Far‘awn

Nearby Cities

In the vicinity of Alexandria, there are 20 cities and towns within 25 km.

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Wābūr al MiyāhNeighborhood
0.5 km
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Latin QuarterNeighborhood
0.5 km
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Ash ShāţibīNeighborhood
0.6 km
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Kawm ad DikkahNeighborhood
0.8 km
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Azarita DistrictNeighborhood
0.9 km
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Al MīşallaNeighborhood
1 km
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Muḩarram BakNeighborhood
1.2 km
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Camp Cesar DistrictNeighborhood
1.3 km
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Ghayţ aş Şa‘īdīNeighborhood
1.4 km
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AmbrūzūNeighborhood
1.5 km
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Maḩaţţat MişrNeighborhood
1.5 km
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Al IbrahimiaNeighborhood
1.5 km
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Al ḨaḑrahNeighborhood
1.5 km
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KābūNeighborhood
1.7 km
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‘Izbat aş ŞubḩīyahNeighborhood
1.8 km
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Al ‘AţţārīnNeighborhood
1.9 km
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‘Izbat at TīrūNeighborhood
1.9 km
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‘Izbat al Jāmi‘Neighborhood
2 km
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GhurbālNeighborhood
2 km
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Sharikat an Nīl lil KibrītNeighborhood
2 km

Universities in Alexandria

Alexandria is home to 3 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Alexandria National University2021——
Arab Academy for Science and Technology and Maritime Transport1972——
Pharos University in Alexandria2006——
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Explore Egypt

Users can explore additional cities in Egypt, compare different countries, view rankings, or access the full list of cities for more detailed information.

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Largest cities in Egypt

#1 Cairo9,606,916#2 Alexandria5,263,542#3 Giza4,367,343#4 Shubrā al Khaymah1,240,289#5 Port Said780,515
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Alexandria?

The population of Alexandria is 5,263,542.

In which province/state is Alexandria located?

Alexandria is located in the Alexandria province.

What are the coordinates of Alexandria?

The coordinates of Alexandria are 31.20176° latitude and 29.91582° longitude.

What is the elevation of Alexandria?

The elevation of Alexandria is 9 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Alexandria?

The nearest airport to Alexandria is Alexandria International Airport.

The data for Alexandria, Egypt is part of the Bamwor structured dataset, covering 261 countries and over 13 million cities worldwide.

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