What is the population of Safaga, Red Sea?

Safaga has a population of approximately 28,261 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Safaga, Red Sea located?

Safaga is located in Red Sea, Egypt, at approximate coordinates 26.7633°, 33.9384°.

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Safaga

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Safaga

Total population

28,261

Elevation23 m

Coordinates26.76°, 33.94°

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Elevation

23 m

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Overview

Safaga, also known as Port Safaga, is a port city in Egypt, on the coast of the Red Sea, located 53 km (33 mi) south of Hurghada. The city is also a tourist area that consists of several bungalows and rest houses. Having numerous phosphate mines, it is regarded as the phosphates export center. A paved road of 164 km (102 mi) connects Safaga to Qena of Upper Egypt.

History & geography

History

The town was founded between 282 BC and 268 BC, by Satyrus (). It was called Philotera () in honor of the deceased sister of the Pharaoh Ptolemy II Philadelphus.

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