Dakahlia Governorate

Description

Dakahlia Governorate is an Egyptian governorate lying north east of Cairo. Its area is about 3,500 km² and it has a population of about 6 million. The capital is Mansoura.

Population

According to population estimates from 2015 the majority of residents in the governorate live in rural areas, with an urbanization rate of only 28.2%. Out of an estimated 5,949,001 people residing in the governorate, 4,271,428 people live in rural areas as opposed to only 1,677,573 in urban areas.

Overview

The Urology and Nephrology Center of Mansoura University Faculty of Medicine also features a renowned kidney center. Founded in 1983. Under the management of Dr. Mohamed A. Ghoneim.

Cities

Aga
Bilqas
Damas
Dikirnis
El Gamaliya
El Matareya
El Senbellawein
Gamasa
Gogar
Mansoura
Manzala
Mit Elkorama
Mit Ghamr
Mit Salsil
Nabaroh
Sherbin
Temay Alamded
Talkha

Industrial zones

According to the Egyptian Governing Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), in affiliation with the Ministry of Investment (MOI), the following industrial zones are located in this governorate: