page_title: Sohag Governorate
hierarchical_section_title: Sohag Governorate
context_page_description: Sohag Governorate is a governorate of Egypt. Since 1960, its capital has been the city of Sohag. Prior to that, the capital was the city of Girga and the name of the governorate was Girga Governorate.
context_section_description: Sohag Governorate is a governorate of Egypt. Since 1960, its capital has been the city of Sohag. Prior to that, the capital was the city of Girga and the name of the governorate was Girga Governorate.
caption: Sohag Governorate on the map of Egypt