Faqous
Faqous
فاقوس Fāqūs | |
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Egyptian shooting permit issued from Faqous in 1943 | |
| Coordinates: 30°43′41″N 31°47′49″E / 30.72816°N 31.79697°E | |
| Country | Egypt |
| Governorate | Ash Sharqiyah Governorate |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.78 km2 (4.16 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 116,945 |
| • Density | 11,000/km2 (28,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EST) |
| Area code(s) | 2055397, 2055398, 2055394 |
Faqus (Arabic: فاقوس Fāqūs) is a city in the Egyptian governorate of Ash Sharqiyah Governorate. Local attractions include ancient Egyptian monuments in Tell el-Dab'a, Qantir, and Omm Egrim.