Suhaj, city in east central Egypt, capital of Suhaj Governorate, a port on the Nile River , at the southern end of the Tur'at as Suhajiyah (canal). Trade in cotton, grains, dates, and sugar is conducted here, as are cotton ginning, dairying, and pottery making. The ruins of a 5th-century Coptic church are in Suhaj. To the east is Akhmim, the ancient Panopolis or Khemmis, and to the southwest, at the edge of the desert, are the ruins of the ancient Athribis. The governorate was formerly called Girga (also spelled Jirja). The name of the city and governorate is sometimes spelled Suhag, Sohag, or Suwhaj. Population (1992 estimate) 156,000.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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