Hurghada

Hurghada
الغردقة
Hurghada
Location in Egypt
Coordinates: 27°15′28″N 33°48′42″E / 27.25778°N 33.81167°E / 27.25778; 33.81167
Country Egypt
GovernorateRed Sea
Founded1905
Area
  Total
258 km2 (100 sq mi)
Elevation
11 m (36 ft)
Population
 (2023)
  Total
214,247
  Density830/km2 (2,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EGY)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Area code(+20) 65

Hurghada (/hərˈɡædə, -ˈɡɑː-/; Arabic: الغردقة al-Ġhardaqah, Egyptian Arabic pronunciation: [el ɣæɾˈdæʔæ]) is a coastal city that serves as the largest city and capital of the Red Sea Governorate of Egypt. Hurghada has grown from a small fishing village to one of the largest resort destinations along the Red Sea coast, stretching close to 40 km.