Egypt
Assiut is a city located in Egypt within the Asyut province. It has a population of 528,669, making it one of the larger urban centers in the country.
Asyut International Airport
22.6 km away
Sohag International Airport
108.5 km away
El Minya Airport
110.2 km away
The city is situated at coordinates 27.18096° N latitude and 31.18368° E longitude, at an elevation of 56 meters. Assiut is in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres and operates under the Africa/Cairo timezone. Nearby cities include Manfalūţ, Abnūb, and Abū Tīj.
Assiut ranks as the 11th most populous city in Egypt out of a total of 255 cities. The country's total urban population stands at 46,644,800.
As the largest city in the Asyut province, Assiut is ranked #1 among 11 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Manfalūţ, Abnūb, and Abū Tīj. The city has access to various amenities, including 25 hospitals, 19 schools, and 4 universities.
There are 20 cities and towns within 25 km of Assiut.
Assiut is home to 2 universities and higher education institutions.
| University | QS |
|---|---|
| Assiut National University | — |
| Assiut University | — |
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The population of Assiut is 528,669.
Assiut is located in the Asyut province.
The coordinates of Assiut are 27.18096° N latitude and 31.18368° E longitude.
The elevation of Assiut is 56 meters.
The nearest airport to Assiut is Asyut International Airport.
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