Ras Gharib
EgyptEG
City in Red Sea Governate, Egypt
Ra's Ghareb is the northernmost of the markazes (municipalities) in the Red Sea Governorate, Egypt, situated on the African side of the Gulf of Suez. It has an area of 10,464.46 km². At the 2006 Egyptian national census, the population numbered 32,369. It is one of the leading centers of petroleum production in Egypt, having housed the main operations for first the Anglo-Egyptian Oilfields Ltd and then the Egyptian national petroleum company. For a time it was the capital of the Red Sea Governorate.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 100,000
- Coordinates
- 28.358, 33.078
- Timezone
- Africa/Cairo
- Elevation
- 16 m
Overview of Ras Gharib
Part of Egypt, Ras Gharib is a medium-sized town. The headcount is close to 100,000. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Travel interests covered here include culture.
Things to do in Ras Gharib
Culture in Ras Gharib
(1)Ras Gharib's culture entries include Mines. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Ras Gharib. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Egypt; once there, walking covers most of Ras Gharib. The local time zone is Africa/Cairo.
Similar destinations
Places near Ras Gharib that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ras Gharib known for?
- Ras Gharib is mainly a destination for culture, set in Egypt with around 100,000 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Ras Gharib?
- You can plan around Mines in Ras Gharib. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Ras Gharib located?
- Administratively, Ras Gharib sits in Egypt — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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