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Dakahlia

Dakahlia Governorate
Governorate
Flag of Dakahlia Governorate
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Dakahlia Governorate on the map of Egypt
Dakahlia Governorate on the map of Egypt
Country  Egypt
Seat Mansoura (capital)
Government
 • Governor

Ahmed Shaarawy

Area
 • Total 3,500 km2 (1,400 sq mi)
Population (2014)
 • Total 5,818,363
 • Density 1,700/km2 (4,300/sq mi)
Time zone EET (UTC+2)
Website Dakahliya

Ahmed Shaarawy

Dakahlia Governorate (Egyptian Arabic: محافظة الدقهلية‎‎ Muḥāfẓet El Dakahlia, pronounced [ed.dæʔæhˈlejjæ]) is an Egyptian governorate lying northeast of Cairo. Its area is approximately 3,500 km² and it has a population of approximately 6,000,000. The capital is Mansoura.

According to population estimates from 2015, the majority of residents in the governorate live in rural areas, with an urbanization rate of 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 1,677,573 in urban areas.

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.

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:

Coordinates: 31°03′N 31°23′E / 31.050°N 31.383°E / 31.050; 31.383


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