Egyptian General Survey Authority

The Egyptian General Survey Authority contributes to development, construction, and urban development projects through surveying works, map production, state property inventory, and the provision of spatial data and information required for planning and development.

42 Stations

A nationwide network of permanent GNSS stations for satellite-based positioning

Less Than 3 cm

High horizontal coordinate accuracy for X and Y using modern surveying technologies

The Authority’s Role in Development

Surveying works and spatial data are essential components of planning and implementing national projects, infrastructure projects, and urban development. The Authority provides surveying works, maps, and the data required by various government entities.

Surveying Works

Implementation of surveying works required for national projects, infrastructure projects, and urban development.

Map Production

Production of digital and paper topographic maps at different scales to support planning and projects.

Spatial Data

Providing spatial data and information that support government entities and the private sector in planning and decision-making.

The Authority in Numbers

42 Stations

Permanent satellite-based monitoring stations distributed nationwide.

4,214 Sites

Sites surveyed as part of the Presidential Initiative “Decent Life” (Hayah Karima).

223 Cities

Covered by urban boundary planning works for cities, villages, hamlets, and settlements.

25,083 Sites

Villages, hamlets, settlements, and rural communities covered by urban boundary planning works.

Supporting National Projects

The Authority participates in surveying works and the provision of spatial data for a wide range of national projects, infrastructure projects, and new cities.

New Administrative Capital & New Cities

Implementation of surveying works required for a number of new cities and urban development projects.

Transport Projects

Participation in surveying works for roads, the electric high-speed railway, and monorail projects.

Suez Canal & Major Projects

Implementation of surveying works for major national projects, development projects, and infrastructure projects.

Energy Projects

Contribution to surveying works for energy projects, including wind energy and nuclear power projects.

Authority Services

Citizen Services

Providing surveying services, information, and maps required by citizens and various entities.

Property Inventory

Contributing to the inventory of state-owned properties and establishing spatial databases for land and property assets.

Maps & Spatial Data

Providing topographic maps and spatial data to support urban planning and development projects.

State Property Inventory

The Authority contributes to the inventory of state-owned properties and the establishment of spatial databases, in addition to supporting the identification of encroachments on public utilities and state-owned properties.

Approximately 64,000 Requests

Inspections carried out as part of the State Land Recovery and Legalization Committee’s activities.

53,000 Requests

Coordinates verified as part of the inventory and legalization of state-owned land.

Toward a Smart Geospatial System

The Authority is utilizing satellite-based positioning technologies and modern spatial data to improve information accuracy and enhance the efficiency of services provided to government entities and the private sector.

Satellite-Based Positioning

A network of permanent stations providing highly accurate horizontal coordinates for various applications.

Spatial Databases

Establishing spatial databases to support land and property management and decision-making.

Services for Different Sectors

Utilizing spatial data to serve government entities, the private sector, urban planning, and development projects.

Urban Boundaries

The Authority carries out surveying works for the urban boundary planning of cities, villages, hamlets, and settlements in successive implementation phases, supporting organized urban planning.

Cities

Surveying and supporting urban boundary planning for cities.

Villages & Hamlets

Providing the surveying data required to define urban boundaries for villages and hamlets.

Settlements & Rural Communities

Contributing to a spatial database that supports local planning and development.

Surveying… The Foundation of Planning and Development

From surveying and map production to satellite-based positioning and spatial databases, the Authority continues to support national projects and provide the information required for planning and sustainable development.