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Shalātīn

Red Sea, Egypt · Africa

About Shalātīn

Shalātīn sits on the route: 2 hours from Hala'ib.

Shalātīn is a town located in Red Sea, Egypt. With a population of 12,421, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Shalātīn sits in Egypt, where you drive on the right. It's in the Africa/Cairo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Shalātīn to your route.

About Shalātīn

Shalateen (Arabic: شلاتين‏ Šalatayn, Egyptian Arabic: [ʃælæˈtiːn]; also spelled Shalatin and Shalatayn) is the biggest town in the Halaib Triangle, a disputed territory claimed by both Egypt and Sudan. It is located 520 km (320 mi) south of Hurghada and is controlled as the administrative center (markaz) of all

Read more Egyptian territory up to the border between Egypt and Sudan, including the villages of: Abu Ramad, 125 km (78 mi) to the southeast; Halaib, 165 km (103 mi) to the southeast; Ras Hadarba 200 km (120 mi) to the southeast. Ras Hadarba or Cape Hadarba lies on the shores of the Red Sea to the southeast of the city of Halayib and to the east of mount Hadarba from which it takes its name. The village of Ras Hadarba lies just north of the borders between Egypt and the Sudan which run along the 22 degree north parallel of latitude; Marsa Hameera, 40 km (25 mi) to the north; and Abrak, 90 km (56 mi) to the west. The first three of the above towns (Abu Ramad, Halayib and Ras Hadarba) are located within the disputed Hala'ib Triangle. The population of Shalateen is estimated at 23,554 people and is inhabited by the Bisharin (Al Bishareya) and Ababda (Al Ababda) sub tribes of the Beja people.

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Shalātīn is located in Red Sea, Egypt, Africa. The coordinates are 23.1391 latitude, 35.5982 longitude.

What is the population of Shalātīn?

Shalātīn has a population of approximately 12,421 people, making it a town in Egypt.

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Quick Information

Population
12,421
Continent
Africa
Country
Egypt
Region
Red Sea
Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Coordinates
23.1391, 35.5982

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Egypt

Police
122
Ambulance
123
Fire
180
Driving side
right

Tourist police: 126.

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AfricaEgyptRed SeaTown

When to drive here

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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Shalātīn.

Shalateen

🇪🇬 Egypt

1 km awayPop. 12,443

Hala'ib

🇪🇬 Egypt

148 km awayPop. 27,000

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