Gharbia Governorate
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Gharbia (الغربية)
Governorate
Country	Egypt
Capital	Tanta
Area	25,400 km² (9,807 sq mi)
Population	3,790,670 (2001)
Map of Egypt with Gharbia highlighted

Gharbia Governorate (Arabic: الغربية‎) is one of the governorates of Egypt. It is located in the north of the country, south of Kafr el-Sheikh Governorate, and north of Monufia Governorate. Its capital is Tanta, which is 90 km from Cairo, and 120 km from Alexandria. The largest city in Gharbia is El-Mahalla El-Kubra. The total area of Gharbia governorate is 25,400 km², making it the tenth largest governorate of Egypt. Its population is 3,790,670 (2001).

External links

• Gharbia Governorate Official website (in Arabic)

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