Beheira Governorate

Beheira Governorate is an administrative region in the northern Nile Delta of Egypt. The capital Damanhur lies roughly 160 kilometers northwest of Cairo and functions as the administrative center for surrounding towns and rural areas.

Administrative structures in this region emerged during Ottoman times and were reorganized in the 19th century under Muhammad Ali. The modern governorate was established in the 20th century as part of Egyptian central administration.

Government buildings and administrative centers in Damanhur show a typical Egyptian mix of colonial architecture and modern additions. Many officials and citizens meet in the squares outside the offices, where local traditions of administration remain visible in daily routines.

Travelers should note that this is an administrative unit rather than a single destination. Most sights and activities are spread across different locations within the province, best approached with individual planning.

The governorate administers both agricultural districts and parts of the Mediterranean coast, which brings administrative challenges between rural hinterland and coastal communities. This dual orientation shapes how authorities and citizens deal with the different needs of residents.

Location: Egypt

Capital city: Damanhur

Elevation above the sea: 40 m

Shares border with: Kafr el-Sheikh Governorate, Gharbia Governorate, Monufia Governorate, Giza Governorate, Matruh Governorate, Alexandria Governorate

GPS coordinates: 30.61000,30.43000

Latest update: December 11, 2025 23:30