Abu Qirqas

Abu Qirqas
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مركز ابو قرقاص
Abu Qirqas is located in Egypt
Abu Qirqas
Abu Qirqas
Location in Egypt
Coordinates: 27°56′N 30°49′E / 27.933°N 30.817°E / 27.933; 30.817
CountryEgypt
GovernorateMinya
Area
 • Total2,400 sq mi (6,100 km2)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total399,620
 • Density150/sq mi (58/km2)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EST)

Abu Qirqas or Abu Qurqas is a subdivision (markaz) of Minya Governorate of Egypt. It is situated on the west bank of the Nile, opposite of the historic site of Beni Hasan.

The population of Abu Qirqas is around 400,000 inhabitants. The city has an important sugar factory.