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Arīsh, North Sinai

Egypt

Regional capital31.1316° N, 33.7984° E

Arīsh is a city located in Egypt's North Sinai province. With a population of 199,243, it serves as a notable urban area within the country.

Population199,243
ProvinceNorth Sinai
Coordinates31.1316° N, 33.7984° E
CountryEgypt
Rank in Egypt#36 of 12,086

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Nearest Airports

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El Arish International Airport

AACInternational

8.9 km away

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El Jora Airport

EGHRegional

34.3 km away

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Talmei Yosef Airstrip

IL-0004Local

55.1 km away

About Arīsh

The city is situated at coordinates 31.13159° N latitude and 33.79844° E longitude, at an elevation of 15 meters. It falls within the Northern Hemisphere and operates under the Africa/Cairo timezone.

Arīsh ranks 36th out of 255 cities in Egypt, contributing to the nation's total urban population of 46,644,800. This ranking places it among the smaller cities compared to larger urban centers such as Cairo and Alexandria.

Cities in North Sinai

Located in North Sinai, Arīsh is part of a province that includes other cities, although specific names are not provided. The city does not hold a ranking within the total number of cities in the province.

Rafaḩ44,215Ash Shaykh Zuwayd26,713Bi’r al ‘Abd26,330Ar RīsahEl-QaṭâfîyaMişfaqQaryat as SādātQaryat SalmānahAţ ŢāsahEl-Qushlâqât

Nearby Cities

In the vicinity of Arīsh, there are 18 cities and towns within 25 km.

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As SalāyimahNeighborhood
1.6 km
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El-QushlâqâtCity
1.7 km
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Aş ŞafāNeighborhood
1.9 km
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Ar RumaylīNeighborhood
2 km
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Abī ŞuqlNeighborhood
2.6 km
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Nakhl Abu SaqalCity
3.3 km
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Ar RīsahNeighborhood
3.9 km
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As SakāsikahCity
8.2 km
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El-QaṭâfîyaCity
8.9 km
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GaradaCity
9 km
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Aţ ŢawīlCity
13 km
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Al KharrūbahCity
15.2 km
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HouseinatCity
17.1 km
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Abū al FītahCity
17.6 km
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El QawadisCity
17.8 km
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ObeidotCity
18 km
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AgalinCity
19.6 km
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Qabr ‘UmayrCity
21 km

Universities in Arīsh

Arīsh is home to 2 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Arish University2016——
Sinai University2006——
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Explore Egypt

Users can explore additional content related to other cities in Egypt, compare countries, view rankings, or access a comprehensive list of cities.

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Largest cities in Egypt

#1 Cairo9,606,916#2 Alexandria5,263,542#3 Giza4,367,343#4 Shubrā al Khaymah1,240,289#5 Port Said780,515
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Arīsh?

The population of Arīsh is 199,243.

In which province/state is Arīsh located?

Arīsh is located in North Sinai.

What are the coordinates of Arīsh?

The coordinates of Arīsh are 31.13159° N latitude and 33.79844° E longitude.

What is the elevation of Arīsh?

The elevation of Arīsh is 15 meters.

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