Safaga
Town on the Red Sea coast of Egypt / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Port Safaga, also known as Safaga (Arabic: سفاجا Safāja, IPA: [sæˈfæːɡæ]), is a town in Egypt, on the coast of the Red Sea, located 53 km (33 mi) south of Hurghada. This small port is also a tourist area that consists of several bungalows and rest houses, including the Safaga Hotel, with a capacity of 48 rooms (126 beds).
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Safaga
سفاجا | |
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Coordinates: 26°44′N 33°56′E | |
Country | Egypt |
Governorate | Red Sea |
Area | |
• Total | 5,285 km2 (2,041 sq mi) |
Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) |
Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 55,299 |
• Density | 10/km2 (27/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+2 (EST) |
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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.