Qena in Egypt | Historical facts about the ancient city of Qena in Upper Egypt, the most important Pharaonic temples, the Temple of Dandara, tombs, discoveries and more.
Qena is one of the governorates located in southern Upper Egypt. The governorate is located approximately 600 km from Cairo, the capital of Egypt. Learn about Qena governorate and its history, in addition to other geographic information about it below.
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Qena in Egypt
How many cities and centers are there in Qena Governorate?
He finds in Qena ten cities and nine centers.
Who is the governor of Qena Governorate?
Dr. Ashraf Gharib Daoudi is the Governor of Qena.
How big is the Qena Governorate?
The area of Qena Governorate is approximately 9,565 square kilometers.
When was the date of the establishment of Qena Governorate?
The governorate was established on March 3, 1799 AD.
What is the population of Qena Governorate?
The population is about 3,340,409 thousand.
What is the reason for naming Qena Governorate by this name?
In the ancient times, this region was called “Shabat”, while its Greek name was “Maximat”, and in the Coptic era the name of the region was “Quna”, and the name Qena was derived from the period of the Islamic conquest because it was called “Aqna”.
Geography of Qena in Egypt Governorate
• There is the Nile River in the center of Qena Governorate, which is one of the resources that helped in the prosperity of agriculture in the governorate.
• In addition, there are in the eastern region of the Red Sea Mountains.
• The total area of Qena Governorate is 10798 square kilometers. Sohag Governorate is located in the north of it, while Luxor is located in the south and the Red Sea Governorate is in the east.
• The governorate includes several departments, including the Abu Shat and Naqada Center, in addition to the Qaft and Qus Center, the Deshna Center and the Waqf.
• Naga Hammadi Center and Farshout are among the other administrative centers in the governorate.
• Agricultural activity is flourishing in Qena due to the proximity of the Nile River to the governorate, as the cultivated areas in Qena reach nearly 1,000 acres.
• Sugar cane is one of the most important agricultural crops grown in the region.
• One of the famous industrial activities in Qena is the manufacture of minerals, cement, chemicals, as well as sugar.
Squares and public places in Qena
• Al-Sa’a Square and Al-Mahatta Square are among the squares in Qena, in addition to a group of parks.
• The railway to Qena from Cairo is 608 km, from Qena to Safaga is 160 km, and from Abu Tartour to Qena is 405 km.
• Qena is one of the governorates that was the birthplace of many famous people, including the poet Hisham Al-Gakh and Muhammad Ramadan.
• There are also politicians such as Omar Suleiman, head of the General Intelligence Service.
