The governorate is divided intomunicipal divisions with a total estimated population as of January 2024 of410,229. In the case of Red Sea governorate, some are fully urban, some are fully rural, and some are a combination of rural and urban.[6][7]
The coast is a tourist destination. Since the early 1980s, Hurghada has been a popular destination for beach lovers and scuba divers. Tourism is also growing in the southern cities ofAl-Qusair,Safaga andMarsa Alam. In addition to the numerous hotels and tourist establishments in the centers are located in Al-Bahr al-Ahmar 2 official nature reserves are to be developed for tourism or. TheWadi al-Gamal National Park (Valley of the camels) atHamata near the town ofMarsa Alam and theGebel Elba National Park in disputedHalaib Triangle north of the town of Halaib. Besides a strong tourism industry, there is also a large offshore fishing industry. The area, which extends over the province, is rich in minerals, such as in phosphates. TheRas Gharib region contains 70% of Egypt's oil production.
