Matrouh Governorate

Matrouh Governorate
Flag of Matrouh Governorate
Official logo of Matrouh Governorate
Matrouh Governorate on the map of Egypt
Matrouh Governorate on the map of Egypt
Coordinates: 29°40′N 27°31′E / 29.66°N 27.51°E / 29.66; 27.51
Country Egypt
SeatMersa Matruh (capital)
Government
 • GovernorMagdy Mohamed Ali El-Gharably[1]
Area
 • Total212,112 km2 (81,897 sq mi)
Population
 (January 2023)[2]
 • Total538,546
 • Density2.5/km2 (6.6/sq mi)
GDP
 • TotalEGP 116 billion
(US$ 7.4 billion)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
HDI (2021)0.738[4]
high · 10th
WebsiteMatrouh

Matrouh Governorate (Arabic: محافظة مطروح Muḥāfaẓat Maṭrūḥ) is one of the governorates of Egypt. Located in the north-western part of the country, it borders Libya. Its capital is Mersa Matruh.

Matruh Governorate
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