# Sharm el-Sheikh

> city in South Sinai, Egypt

**Wikidata**: [Q644](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q644)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sharm_El_Sheikh)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/sharm-el-sheikh

## Summary
Sharm el-Sheikh is a city and resort town located in the South Sinai Governorate of Egypt. Situated on the continent of Africa, it functions as a significant urban settlement and administrative center within the region.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: City (large human settlement) and resort town.
- **Location**: South Sinai Governorate, Egypt, Africa.
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 27.851944444444445, Longitude 34.305.
- **Elevation**: 1 metre above sea level.
- **Timezone**: UTC+02:00.
- **Population (2023)**: 13,616 (as of July 1, 2023).
- **Population (2021)**: 13,561 (as of July 1, 2021).
- **Population (2017)**: 13,201 (as of March 28, 2017).
- **Population (2015)**: 73,000 (preferred value for that point in time).
- **Population (2006)**: 38,478 (as of November 11, 2006).
- **Population (1996)**: 4,306 (as of November 19, 1996).
- **Official Name**: شرم الشيخ.
- **Sister Cities**: Arzachena and Batumi (twinned since August 12, 2014).
- **Website**: https://www.sharm-city.com/

## FAQs
**What are the names and aliases for Sharm el-Sheikh?**
The city is officially known as شرم الشيخ. It is referred to by various aliases internationally, including Sharm, Sharm El Sheikh, Sharm el-Cheikh, Sharm el-Sheik, Sharm esh Sheikh, Scharm el-Scheich, シャルム, Шарм эль шейх, Шарм-эль-шейх, Шарм эл шейх, and Шарм-аш-Шейх.

**Where is Sharm el-Sheikh located?**
The city is located in the South Sinai Governorate of Egypt, within the continent of Africa. It sits at an elevation of 1 metre above sea level.

**What is the demographic history of Sharm el-Sheikh?**
Population records show fluctuation over decades: 4,306 residents in 1996, rising to 73,000 in 2015, before declining to 13,201 in 2017 and slightly increasing to 13,616 by 2023.

**What administrative and international identifiers are associated with Sharm el-Sheikh?**
The city holds numerous identifiers including the GND ID 4394642-2, VIAF ID 133901866, GeoNames ID 349340, and Library of Congress Authority ID n2005015619.

## Why It Matters
Sharm el-Sheikh serves as a distinct urban and resort center in the South Sinai region. Its classification as both a city and a resort town highlights its dual role in administration and regional activity. The city maintains international connections through sister city agreements with Arzachena and Batumi. Its extensive cataloging in international knowledge bases, including VIAF, GND, and the Library of Congress, underscores its recognized status as a notable global location.

## Notable For
- Being classified as both a city and a resort town.
- Maintaining sister city relations with Arzachena and Batumi (since 2014).
- Having a multilingual presence across 80+ Wikipedia language editions.
- Possessing a unique hierarchy of identifiers from major global libraries and knowledge systems (e.g., BNF, British Library, National Library of Israel).

## Body

### Geography and Administration
Sharm el-Sheikh is situated in the South Sinai Governorate of Egypt. Geographically, it resides on the continent of Africa. The precise coordinates are 27.851944444444445 latitude and 34.305 longitude. The city sits at a very low elevation, recorded at just 1 metre above sea level. It operates within the UTC+02:00 timezone.

### Demographics
The population of Sharm el-Sheikh has varied significantly over recent decades according to recorded data:
- **1996**: 4,306 (Nov 19)
- **2006**: 38,478 (Nov 11)
- **2015**: 73,000
- **2017**: 13,201 (Mar 28)
- **2021**: 13,561 (Jul 1)
- **2023**: 13,616 (Jul 1)

### Identity and Naming
The native and official name of the city is شرم الشيخ. It is differentiated from the spelling "Sharm el-Sheich" in knowledge records. The entity has a sitelink count of 86 and is categorized under "Category:Sharm El Sheikh."

### International Relations
The city is twinned with administrative bodies abroad. It maintains a twinning relationship with **Arzachena** and **Batumi**; the latter's relationship began on August 12, 2014.

### Digital and Knowledge Base Presence
Sharm el-Sheikh is represented extensively across digital platforms and knowledge bases. It holds the following identifiers:
- **GND ID**: 4394642-2
- **FAST ID**: 1307029
- **VIAF ID**: 133901866
- **GeoNames ID**: 349340
- **Freebase ID**: /m/0266kj
- **BabelNet ID**: 03158068n
- **Quora Topic**: Sharm-El-Sheikh
- **BBC Things ID**: edf66f5c-3c50-408a-b336-ea4da983d6dc
- **MusicBrainz Area ID**: e69a8595-6167-4b10-ae29-d8aa6fdefaac
- **Brockhaus Enzyklopädie Online ID**: sharm-el-sheikh
- **Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID**: place/Sharm-al-Shaykh
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID**: 987007482410005171
- **Library of Congress Authority ID**: n2005015619
- **Bibliothèque Nationale de France ID**: 146066078
- **Canadiana Name Authority ID**: ncf12023293
- **National Library of Latvia ID**: 000245672
- **WorldCat Entities ID**: E39PBJdGFXtwFtvbXHtBy98wG3
- **IDRef ID**: 084286180
- **KBpedia ID**: SharmElSheikh
- **Yale Lux ID**: place/efd261f2-286e-4af3-a782-9d36f8278f6f

### Media Resources
Visual and geographic resources include a panoramic image, a locator map, and a timelapse video on Wikimedia Commons.
- **Image**: Sharm El Sheikh Panoramic.jpg
- **Video**: Google Earth Timelapse- Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.webm
- **Locator Map**: Sharm el Sheikh map-ar.png
- **Page Banner**: Sharm el-Sheikh banner.jpg

### Online Presence
The city's official website is https://www.sharm-city.com/. It is also represented on Google Play with a store ID. The Wikipedia title for the entity is "Sharm El Sheikh," with content available in over 80 languages including English, Arabic, French, German, Russian, and Japanese.

## References

1. [Source](https://batumi.ge/ge/?page=show&sec=5)
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. GEOnet Names Server
4. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
5. MusicBrainz
6. [Source](https://www.citypopulation.de/Egypt-Cities.html)
7. [Source](https://www.citypopulation.de/en/egypt/admin/s%C4%ABn%C4%81_al_jan%C5%ABbiyah/3508__sharm_ash_shaykh_1/)
8. [Source](http://www.citypopulation.de/en/egypt/admin/s%C4%ABn%C4%81_al_jan%C5%ABbiyah/3508__sharm_ash_shaykh_1/)
9. GeoNames
10. BBC Things
11. BabelNet
12. KBpedia