Suez Governorate
Suez Governorate is one of the governorates of Egypt. It is located in the north-eastern part of the country and is coterminous with the city of Suez. It is situated north of the Gulf of Suez.
Municipal divisions
The governorate is divided into the following municipal divisions for administrative purposes, with a total estimated population as of July 2017 of 730,759.| Anglicized name | Native name | Arabic transliteration | Population | Type |
| Arbaeen | قسم الأربعين | Al-Arba'īn | 266,576 | Kism |
| Ganayen | قسم الجناين | Al-Janāyin | 132,091 | Kism |
| Suez | قسم السويس | As-Suways | 81,892 | Kism |
| Attaka | قسم عتاقة | Atāqah | 70,167 | Kism |
| Faisal | قسم فيصل | Fayṣal | 180,033 | Kism |
| Port Suez Police Department | إدارة شرطة ميناء السويس | Idārah Shurṭah Mīnā' as-Suways | Police-administrated Area |
Population
According to population estimates, in 2015 all 622,859 residents of the governorate lived in urban areas. With an urbanization rate of 100% the Suez Governorate is one of the most urbanized in the country, along with Cairo and Port Said.Industrial zones
According to the Egyptian Governing Authority for Investment and Free Zones, in affiliation with the Ministry of Investment, the following industrial zones are located in this governorate:- The industrial zone for light industries
- North Ataka heavy industrial zone
- West ataka heavy industrial zone
- Ataka and its expansions
- South of the Sumed - Petrochemicals
Ports
There are five ports in the Suez Governorate; namely El-Sokhna port, Tewfiq port, Adabeya port, petrol basin port, and El-Atka fishing port.Natural resources
Natural resources in the Suez Governorate include limestone, clay, coal, petroleum, marble, and lime.Exports
The chief exports of Suez are papayas.Tourist attractions
- Ein El-Sokhna, a well known recreational and medical destination.
- Moses' springs
- Judaic Hill at El-Khoor
Public Free Zone