Muhafazat Matruh (Muḩāfaz̧at Maţrūḩ), Matruh
Muhafazat Matruh: Egyptian governorate.
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Muḩāfaz̧at Maţrūḩ at a glance
Muḩāfaz̧at Maţrūḩ currently has 1 quality-checked populated place pages and 0 county pages linked on MapSof.
Mapped cities & towns
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County pages
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SūhājPopulation 193,931
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Quick Facts about Muḩāfaz̧at Maţrūḩ
| Population | 425,624 |
| Country | Egypt |
| State | Matruh (Egypt) |
| Area | 166563 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 30.0000,28.0000 |
| Capital | Mersa Matruh |
| Time Zone | Africa/Cairo |
| Local time | 05:48:12 (18th October 2026) |
Geography
Muḩāfaz̧at Maţrūḩ is located at 30°0'0"N 28°0'0"E (30.0, 28.0).
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The largest city of Muḩāfaz̧at Maţrūḩ is Sūhāj with a population of 193,931. . See all Muḩāfaz̧at Maţrūḩ cities & populated places.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 323,381 | - | census |
| 2017 | 425,624 | 31.62% | census |
As Sahra' al Gharbiyah, Aş Şaḩrā' al Gharbīyah, Matrouh, Matruh, Maţrūḩ, Mersa Matruh, Mohafazat Matruh, Muhafazat as Sahra' al Gharbiyah, Muḩāfaz̧at aş Şaḩrā' al Gharbīyah, Western Desert