Categories in Aswan
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Aswan
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Apartments | 355 |
| Cafes | 146 |
| Shopping | 138 |
| Education | 104 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 101 |
| Restaurants | 101 |
| Hotels and motels | 98 |
| Mosques | 89 |
| Other accommodation | 70 |
| Public administration | 62 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 53 |
| Travel agencies | 49 |
| Electronics stores | 45 |
| Clothing stores | 45 |
Aswan Facts
| Area | 34.3 km² |
| Population | 235,170 |
| Male Population | 119,542 (50.8%) |
| Female Population | 115,628 (49.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +195.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +41.3% |
| Median Age | 24.2 years (Male: 24.3, Female: 24.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $9,626 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 97 |
| Neighborhoods | Sheyakhah Thalethah, Sheyakhah Oula, وسط البلد, الكورنيش, DOWNTOWN |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern European Summer Time |
| Lat & Lng | 24.09082, 32.89942 |
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Aswan Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 79,627 | 129,352 | 166,491 | 222,067 | 235,170 | 256,705 | 283,199 |
| Population Density | 2,320.6 / km² | 3,769.8 / km² | 4,852.2 / km² | 6,471.9 / km² | 6,853.8 / km² | 7,481.4 / km² | 8,253.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridAswan Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 41.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aswan | +195.3% | +81.8% | +41.3% |
| Aswan Governorate | — | — | — |
| Egypt | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Aswan Median Age
Median Age: 24.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aswan | 24.2 yrs | 24.1 yrs | 24.3 yrs |
| Aswan Governorate | 22.7 yrs | 23 yrs | 22.4 yrs |
| Egypt | 22.8 yrs | 22.9 yrs | 22.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Aswan Population Density
Population Density: 6,854 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aswan | 235,170 | 34.3 km² | 6,854 / km² |
| Aswan Governorate | 1.5 million | 42,453.8 km² | 34.6 / km² |
| Egypt | 90.9 million | 980,394.9 km² | 92.7 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Aswan Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1810 to 2100
Sources:
- 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 Aswan
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Aswan
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Aswan
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Aswan
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Aswan Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $6,576 | $8,110 | $9,131 | $7,775 | $8,801 | $9,432 | $9,615 | $9,626 |
| Total GDP | $245.5M | $332.1M | $413M | $391.7M | $490.1M | $579.8M | $631.7M | $647.2M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Aswan CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aswan | 529,971 tn | 2.25 tn | 15,445.4 tons/km² |
| Aswan Governorate | 3,152,437 tn | 2.15 tn | 74.3 tons/km² |
| Egypt | 209,857,539 tn | 2.31 tn | 214.1 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Aswan CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 529,971 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.25 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 15,445.4 tons/km² |
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/20/82 | 12:57 PM | 4.7 | 63.9 km | 10,000 m | Egypt | usgs.gov |
| 1/2/82 | 1:49 AM | 3.9 | 39.4 km | 10,000 m | Egypt | usgs.gov |
| 1/2/82 | 1:41 AM | 4.3 | 60.2 km | 10,000 m | Egypt | usgs.gov |
| 11/14/81 | 9:05 AM | 5.3 | 54 km | 10,000 m | Egypt | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Aswan
Aswan (English pronunciation: /ˌæsˈwɑːn/; Egyptian Arabic: أسوان Aswān [ʔɑsˈwɑːn]; Ancient Egyptian: Swenett; Coptic: ⲥⲟⲩⲁⲛ Souan; Ancient Greek: Συήνη Syene), formerly spelled Assuan, is a city in the south of Egypt, the capital of the Aswan Govern..
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