Beheira Governorate, Administrative governorate in northern Nile Delta, Egypt
Beheira Governorate extends across 9,826 square kilometers of fertile agricultural land with lakes, canals, and urban settlements throughout the Delta region.
The region contains archaeological sites from Roman and Byzantine periods, with discoveries of ancient coins, pottery, and artifacts at Kom El Giza and Kom El Hamam.
The governorate maintains extensive Coptic Christian heritage through monasteries in Wadi El Natrun, representing continuous religious traditions from early Christianity.
Four major highways connect the governorate: Cairo-Alexandria desert road, Cairo agricultural road, international road, and circular road for efficient transportation.
In 2017, Beheira appointed Nadia Ahmed Abdou as governor, marking the first time in Egyptian history that a woman held this governmental position.
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: May 28, 2025 18:28
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