Esna (Egyptian Arabic: إسنا‎ IPA: [ˈʔesnæ]), known to the ancient Egyptians as Egyptian: jwny.t or t3-snt;[1][2] Coptic (Sahidic): ⲥⲛⲏ (Snē), which derives from t3-snt;[3] Greek: Λατόπολις (Latopolis or Letopolis)[4] or πόλις Λάτων (Polis Laton)[5] or Λάττων (Latton);[6][7] Latin: Lato, is a city in Egypt. It is located on the west bank of the River Nile, some 55 km south of Luxor. The town was formerly part of the modern Qena Governorate, but as of 9/12/2009, has been incorporated into the new Luxor Governorate.

Truly stuck in the last few centuries, the town is dirty and reflects the poverty and ignorance of this country. See the photos for more of Esna.

Esna is approximately 125 miles south of Cairo.