As Suways Governorate
| Suez Governorate | ||
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.svg) Suez Governorate on the map of Egypt |
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| Country |
 Egypt
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| Seat | Suez (capital) | |
| Government | ||
| • Governor | Ahmed Helmi Fathi | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 17,840 km2 (6,890 sq mi) | |
| Population (2014) | ||
| • Total | 607,775 | |
| • Density | 34/km2 (88/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) | |
Suez Governorate (Egyptian Arabic: محافظة السويس Muḥāfẓet El Suweis) is one of the governorates of Egypt. It is located in the north-eastern part of the country and is coterminous with the city of Suez. It is situated north of the Gulf of Suez.
According to population estimates from 2015 all 622,859 residents of the governorate live in urban areas. With an urbanization rate of 100% the Suez Governorate is one of the most urbanized in the country, along with Cairo and Port Said.
According to the Egyptian Governing Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), in affiliation with the Ministry of Investment (MOI), the following industrial zones are located in this governorate:
There are five ports in the Suez Governorate; namely El-Sokhna port, Tewfiq port, Adabeya port, petrol basin port, and El-Atka fishing port.
Natural resources in the Suez Governorate include limestone, clay, coal, petroleum, marble, and lime.
The chief exports of Suez are papayas.
In 1975, the Suez Public Free Zone was established. It is divided between two main locations: Port Tewfik and Adabeya.
Coordinates: 29°59′N 32°33′E / 29.983°N 32.550°E
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