Abu Qirqas
| Abu Qurqas | |
|---|---|
  Abu Qurqas Location in Egypt | |
| Coordinates: 27°56′N 30°50′E / 27.933°N 30.833°E | |
| Country |
 Egypt |
| Governorate | Minya |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,400 sq mi (6,100 km2) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 399,620 |
| • Ethnicities: | Egyptians |
| • Ethnicities: density | 150/sq mi (58/km2) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC+2) |
Abu Qurqas is a region (markaz) located in the 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 Qurqas is around 400,000 inhabitants. The city has an important sugar factory.
Administrative divisions
Abu Qurqas comprises eight local administrative units:
- Abioha
- Abu Qirqas el-Balad
- Atlidem
- Beni Ebeid
- Beni Hasan el-Shorouk
- Beni Moussa
- Greis
- Nazlet asmant
Coordinates: 27°56′N 30°50′E / 27.933°N 30.833°E
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