Beni Suef Governorate

Beni Suef Governorate spans 1,322 square kilometers along the western bank of the Nile River, approximately 120 kilometers south of Cairo.

The region served as the capital of Lower and Middle Egypt during the Ninth and Tenth Dynasties, with Heracleopolis as its primary settlement point.

The governorate maintains traditional agricultural practices along the Nile River banks while supporting industrial development through multiple specialized manufacturing zones.

Transportation networks connect the governorate to Cairo through regular train services and highways, while local markets offer agricultural products from surrounding farms.

The region contains the Pyramid of Meidum, constructed during the Third Dynasty and modified under King Sneferu, displaying an unusual architectural transition phase.

Location: Egypt

Capital city: Beni Suef

Elevation above the sea: 128 m

Website: http://www.benisuef.gov.eg

Shares border with: Giza Governorate, Red Sea Governorate, Suez Governorate, Minya Governorate, Faiyum Governorate

Website: http://benisuef.gov.eg

GPS coordinates: 28.88000,30.68000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:36