Kerdasa

Kerdasa (Arabic: كرداسة, Arabic pronunciation: [keɾˈdæːsæ], Coptic: ⲭⲟⲣⲧⲁⲥⲁ) is a markaz[1] in Giza Governorate nearby Giza Plateau, Egypt. It is famed for its hand-made textile crafts, woven carpets, and wall hangings in native traditional patterns. Kerdasa is a great place to find embroidered cotton, silk dresses (galabeyas) and other products. It is famous for trading fabrics nationwide, with traditional crafts, and handcrafted clothes and textiles, from dresses, galabiyas, etc., and is a popular destination for Egyptians before Arab and foreign tourists to purchase these products.

Kerdasa
كرداسة
ⲭⲟⲣⲧⲁⲥⲁ
Kerdasa is located in Egypt
Kerdasa
Kerdasa
Location in Egypt
Coordinates: 30.032021°N 31.110449°E / 30.032021; 31.110449
Country Egypt
GovernorateGiza
Population
  Total69,317
Time zoneUTC+2 (EST)

Kerdasa town is one of the towns belonging to the Kerdasa Markaz in Giza Governorate in the Arab Republic of Egypt. According to statistics in 2006, the total population of Kerdasa was 69,317 people, including 35,519 men and 33,798 women.

References

  1. Brinkhoff, Thomas. "KIRDĀSAH Markaz in Egypt". citypopulation.de.


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