Asyut
Asyut
أسيوط | |
|---|---|
Clockwise from top: Majzoub Barrage, Alexan Pasha Palace, Assiut Barrage, Assiut University, January 25th Bridge, Asyut Religious Institute | |
| Coordinates: 27°11′N 31°10′E / 27.183°N 31.167°E | |
| Country | Egypt |
| Governorate | Asyut |
| Area | |
• Total | 26.6 km2 (10.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 528,669 |
| • Density | 19,870/km2 (7,665/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Area code | (+20) 88 |
Asyut (Arabic: أسيوط Asyūṭ pronounced [ʔɑsˈjuːtˤ]) is the capital of the modern Asyut Governorate in Egypt. It was built close to the ancient city of the same name, which is situated nearby. The modern city is located at 27°11′00″N 31°10′00″E / 27.18333°N 31.16667°E, while the ancient city is located at 27°10′00″N 31°08′00″E / 27.16667°N 31.13333°E. The city is home to one of the largest Coptic Christian communities in the country.