Az Zaqaziq (Az Zaqāzīq), Sharqia
Az Zaqaziq: Located in the eastern Nile Delta, Az Zaqāzīq is the capital of the Sharqia Governorate.
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Quick Facts about Az Zaqāzīq
| Population | 383,703 |
| Country | Egypt |
| State | Sharqia (Egypt) |
| Official name | الزقازيق |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.5914,31.5103 |
| Altitude | 52 feet / 16 meters |
| Capital city | Az Zaqāzīq is capital of Al Sharqia Governorate |
| Establishment | January 01, 1830 (196 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC+02:00 |
| Local time | 03:03:57 (19th April 2026) |
Geography
Az Zaqāzīq is located at 30°35'29"N 31°30'37"E (30.5913889, 31.5102778).
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 244,354 | - | census |
| 1996 | 267,469 | 8.64% | census |
| 2006 | 302,840 | 11.68% | census |
| 2017 | 383,703 | 21.07% | estimation process |
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