Abu Qirqas or Abu Qurqas is a subdivision (markaz) of Minya Governorate of Egypt. It is situated on the west bank of the Nile, opposite of the historic site of Beni Hasan.

Abu Qirqas
ⲁⲡⲟⲕⲟⲣⲕⲁⲥ
مركز ابو قرقاص
Abu Qirqas is located in Egypt
Abu Qirqas
Abu Qirqas
Location in Egypt
Coordinates: 27°56′N 30°49′E / 27.933°N 30.817°E / 27.933; 30.817
CountryEgypt
GovernorateMinya
Area
 • Total2,400 sq mi (6,100 km2)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total399,620
 • Density150/sq mi (58/km2)
Time zoneUTC+2 (EST)

The population of Abu Qirqas is around 400,000 inhabitants. The city has an important sugar factory.

Name

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The name is spelled in Arabic: ابو قرقاص. The Coptic: ⲁⲡⲟⲕⲟⲣⲕⲁⲥ Late Coptic: [ɑpoˈkorkɑs], probably from ⲁⲡⲁ ⲅⲉⲱⲣⲅⲓⲟⲥ apa georgios Late Coptic: [ˈɑpɑ ɡæˈ(w)oːrɡi(j)os].

Administrative divisions

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Abu Qirqas comprises eight local administrative units:


Coptic Catholic Eparchy

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On 7 January 2020 an Eparchy (Eastern Catholic Diocese) of Abu Qurqas was established on territory split off from the Minya. Its episcopal see is Cathédrale Saint-Antoine et Saint-Paul.

Suffragan Eparchs (Bishops of Abu Qurqas)
  • Bechara Giuda Matarana, O.F.M. (7 January 2020 - present)[1]

27°56′N 30°50′E / 27.933°N 30.833°E / 27.933; 30.833

References

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  1. ^ "Eparchy of Abu Qurqas Erected in Egypt". ZENIT. 8 January 2020. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
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