Asyut Governorate

Asyut Governorate
Nasser mosque
Nasser mosque
Flag of Asyut Governorate
Official logo of Asyut Governorate
Asyut Governorate on the map of Egypt
Asyut Governorate on the map of Egypt
Coordinates: 27°15′07″N 31°05′24″E / 27.252°N 31.09°E / 27.252; 31.09
Country Egypt
SeatAsyut (capital)
Government
 • GovernorJamal Nour El Din Mohamed Zaki
Population
(January 2023)
 • Total5,011,815
GDP
 • TotalEGP 126 billion
(US$ 8.0 billion)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
HDI (2021)0.676
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Asyūṭ Governorate (Arabic: محافظة أسيوط) is one of the many governorates of Egypt. It stretches across a section of the Nile River. The capital of the governorate is the city of Asyut.

Etymology

The name of Asyut is derived from early Egyptian Zawty (Z3JW.TJ), late Egyptian Səyáwt into Coptic Syowt. An A was added to the beginning of the name Syowt to become Asyut.

Overview

The rate of poverty in Asyut is more than 60%. Recently, some social safety networks have been provided, in the form of financial assistance and job opportunities. The funding has been coordinated by Egypt's Ministry of Finance, with assistance from international organizations.

Municipal divisions

The governorate is divided into municipal divisions, with a total estimated population of 5,011,815, as of January 2023. In Asyut Governorate, there is 1 new city, three aqsam and eleven marakiz. Sometimes a markaz and a qism share a name.[clarification needed]

Municipal Divisions
Anglicized name Native name Arabic transliteration Population
(January 2023 Est.)
Type
Abnub مركز أبنوب Abnūb 469,686 Markaz
Abu Tig قسم ابو تيج Abū Tīj 110,510 Kism (fully urban)
Abu Tig مركز أبو تيج Abū Tīj 258,283 Markaz
El Badari مركز البدارى Al-Badārī 307,072 Markaz
El Fateh مركز الفتح Al-Fatḥ 359,263 Markaz
El Ghanayem مركز الغنايم Al-Ghanāyim 154,088 Markaz
El Qusiya مركز القوصية Al-Qūṣiyah 526,837 Markaz
Asyut مركز أسيوط Asyūṭ 578,782 Markaz
Asyut 1 قسم أول أسيوط Asyūṭ 1 299,892 Kism (fully urban)
Asyut 2 قسم ثان أسيوط Asyūṭ 2 254,312 Kism (fully urban)
Dairut مركز ديروط Dayrūṭ 674,516 Markaz
New Asyut مدينة اسيوط الجديدة Madīnat Asyūṭ al-Jadīdah 9,674 New City
Manfalut مركز منفلوط Manfalūṭ 595,750 Markaz
Sahel Selim مركز ساحل سليم Sāḥīl Salim 205,847 Markaz
Sidfa مركز صدفا Ṣidfa 207,303 Markaz

Population

According to 2015 estimates, the majority of residents in the governorate live in rural areas, with an urbanization rate of only 26.5%. Out of an estimated 4,245,215 people residing in the governorate, 3,119,112 live in rural areas, as opposed to only 1,126,103 in urban areas.

Demographics

Asyut has a population of over 4 million people, with a significant Coptic presence. Muslims and Christians have lived together in Asyut and at times there have been clashes. In July 2013, a large number of Christians took to the streets to protest Muslim extremism in Asyut.

Whether Christian or Muslim, Asyut is home to a very conservative society and in October, 2016 Upper Egypt's first beauty pageant, which was to be held in Asyut, had to be canceled due to death threats and security issues.

Cities

Industrial zones

According to the Egyptian Governing Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), in affiliation with the Ministry of Investment (MOI), the following industrial zones are located in this governorate:

  • Al Awamer Abnoub
  • Al Zarabi in Abu Tig
  • Al Safa (Beni Ghaleb)
  • Sahel Selim
  • Dairout
  • Badari
  • New Asyut

Projects and programs

In 2016, Switzerland committed to funding a solid waste management program in Asyut, a project with the Egyptian Ministry of Environment that will conclude in 2021. The National Solid Waste Management Programme (NSWMP) involves the construction of infrastructure for new as well as the expansion and improvement of existing waste treatment, landfill, and recycling facilities.

Important sites

Ancient quarries are an important feature of Asyut. There are about 500 rock-cut tombs and limestone quarries all around Asyut. The governorate of Asyut includes the Ancient Egyptian tombs of Meir, and the town of Durunka, which is a pilgrimage site for many Copts who come to visit a monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

Notable people


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