Categories in Sohag
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sohag
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Apartments | 738 |
| Mosques | 321 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 175 |
| Shopping | 121 |
| Education | 120 |
| Cafes | 89 |
| Other accommodation | 83 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 83 |
| Electronics stores | 68 |
Sohag Facts
| Area | 8.1 km² |
| Population | 190,303 |
| Male Population | 93,987 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 96,316 (50.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +177.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +44.6% |
| Median Age | 23.3 years (Male: 23.5, Female: 23.1) |
| Area Codes | 93 |
| Neighborhoods | حى شرق, حى غرب, سوهاج, المنشاه, Gerga |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 26.55695, 31.69478 |
Map of Sohag
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Sohag Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 68,576 | 106,872 | 131,649 | 178,445 | 190,303 |
| Population Density | 8,505.6 / km² | 13,255.4 / km² | 16,328.6 / km² | 22,132.7 / km² | 23,603.5 / km² |
Sohag Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 35.5% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sohag | +160.2% | +67% | +35.5% |
| Sohag Governorate | +155.3% | +66.7% | +34.6% |
| Egypt | +136.6% | +62.2% | +33.9% |
Sohag Median Age
Median Age: 23.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sohag | 23.3 yrs | 23.1 yrs | 23.5 yrs |
| Sohag Governorate | 19.9 yrs | 20.7 yrs | 19.4 yrs |
| Egypt | 22.8 yrs | 22.9 yrs | 22.7 yrs |
Sohag Population Density
Population Density: 23,604 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sohag | 190,303 | 8.1 km² | 23,604 / km² |
| Sohag Governorate | 4.5 million | 1,638.1 km² | 2,719 / km² |
| Egypt | 90.9 million | 980,394.9 km² | 92.7 / km² |
Sohag Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 200 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Sohag
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Sohag
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Sohag
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Sohag
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Sohag CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sohag | 401,332 tn | 2.11 tn | 49,777.6 tons/km² |
| Sohag Governorate | 9,324,827 tn | 2.09 tn | 5,692.5 tons/km² |
| Egypt | 209,857,539 tn | 2.31 tn | 214.1 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 401,332 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.11 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 49,777.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/4/03 | 9:14 AM | 4.7 | 62.5 km | 10,000 m | Egypt | usgs.gov |
| 12/14/98 | 8:48 PM | 4.5 | 59.4 km | 10,000 m | Egypt | usgs.gov |
Sohag
Sohag (Arabic: سوهاج, Saidi pronunciation: [suːˈhaːdʒ] Sūhāǧ, Egyptian Arabic pronunciation: [soˈhæːɡ] Sohāg), also known as Sawhāj, Suhag and Suhaj, is a city in Egypt that lies on the west bank of the Nile. It has been the capital of Sohag Governo..
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