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Assiut, Asyut

Egypt

Regional capital27.1810° N, 31.1837° E

Assiut is a city located in Egypt within the Asyut province. It has a population of 528,669, making it one of the larger urban centers in the country.

Population528,669
ProvinceAsyut
Coordinates27.1810° N, 31.1837° E
CountryEgypt
Rank in Egypt#11 of 12,086

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Nearest Airports

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Asyut International Airport

ATZInternational

22.6 km away

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Sohag International Airport

HMBInternational

108.5 km away

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El Minya Airport

EMYLocal

110.2 km away

Infrastructure & Services

Assiut has a wide network of infrastructure and services. Within a 10 km radius, the city counts 41 pharmacies, 25 hospitals, 19 schools, 10 restaurants and 9 hotels.

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25Hospitals
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19Schools
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4Universities
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3Parks
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9Hotels
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10Restaurants
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5Banks
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41Pharmacies
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5Fuel stations
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1Train stations
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8Bus stations
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2Police stations
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1Fire stations

Within a 10 km radius. Source: OpenStreetMap

Useful Facts

Alternative names
Sauty, Asut, Siout, Asioot, Licópolis
Founded
3099
Wikipedia
Assiut
Wikidata
Q29962

About Assiut

The city is situated at coordinates 27.18096° N latitude and 31.18368° E longitude, at an elevation of 56 meters. Assiut is in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres and operates under the Africa/Cairo timezone. Nearby cities include Manfalūţ, Abnūb, and Abū Tīj.

Assiut ranks as the 11th most populous city in Egypt out of a total of 255 cities. The country's total urban population stands at 46,644,800.

Cities in Asyut

As the largest city in the Asyut province, Assiut is ranked #1 among 11 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Manfalūţ, Abnūb, and Abū Tīj. The city has access to various amenities, including 25 hospitals, 19 schools, and 4 universities.

Manfalūţ117,925Abnūb111,785Abū Tīj105,418Dayrūţ102,570Al Qūşīyah99,598Al Ghanāyim70,884Al Badārī56,033As Sāḩil54,094Şidfā30,228An Nāşirīyah22,435

Nearby Cities

There are 20 cities and towns within 25 km of Assiut.

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Al Ḩamrā’City
1.6 km
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Al WalīdīyahCity
2.3 km
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Nazlat ‘Abd AllāhCity
2.3 km
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An NāşirīyahCity · 22,435 inhab.
3 km
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‘Izbat al MadābighCity
3.5 km
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Al WāsţáCity
4 km
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Al ‘AşşārahCity
4.5 km
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DurunkahCity
4.6 km
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Al Ma‘şarahCity
4.7 km
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Awlād SirājCity
4.9 km
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Nazlat Manshīyat al Ma‘şarahCity
4.9 km
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Banī MurrCity
4.9 km
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Nazlat at TallCity
4.9 km
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Banī ZaydCity
5.2 km
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Al Akrād wa Banī ZaydCity
5.7 km
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Nazlat Awlād SirājCity
6.3 km
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Nazlat al Kallābāt al GharbīyahCity
6.5 km
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Al QaşrCity
6.6 km
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Awlād IbrāhīmCity
6.7 km
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Al AţāwilahCity
6.7 km

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Assiut?

The population of Assiut is 528,669.

In which province/state is Assiut located?

Assiut is located in the Asyut province.

What are the coordinates of Assiut?

The coordinates of Assiut are 27.18096° N latitude and 31.18368° E longitude.

What is the elevation of Assiut?

The elevation of Assiut is 56 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Assiut?

The nearest airport to Assiut is Asyut International Airport.

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