Khanka is one of the cities that form the administrative centre (markaz) of Khanka. It is located in the South-East of Qalyubeya Governorate, has a size of 7 square kilometres and it is inhabited by approximately 70,000 inhabitants. Khanka Centre is comprised of a number of cities and villages, including Abo Zaabal where the landfill site for Qalyubeya Governorate is located.