Sohag (,
Saidi pronunciation: , ), also known as
Sawhaj,
Suhag and
Suhaj, is a city in
Egypt that lies on the west bank of the
Nile. It has been the capital of
Sohag Governorate since 1960. Prior to that, the capital was the city of
Girga and the name of the governorate was Girga Governorate. It also included Esna Governorate (nowadays
Qena Governorate).