Abu Qirqas
Abu Qirqas
ⲁⲡⲟⲕⲟⲣⲕⲁⲥ مركز ابو قرقاص | |
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| Coordinates: 27°56′N 30°49′E / 27.933°N 30.817°E | |
| Country | Egypt |
| Governorate | Minya |
| Area | |
• Total | 2,400 sq mi (6,100 km2) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 399,620 |
| • Density | 150/sq mi (58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EST) |
Abu Qirqas or Abu Qurqas is a city and subdivision (markaz) of Minya Governorate of Egypt. It is situated on the west bank of the Nile, opposite of the historic site of Beni Hasan.
The population of Abu Qirqas is around 400,000 inhabitants. The city has an important sugar factory.