Dekernes | |
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Location in Egypt | |
Coordinates: 31°5′18″N 31°35′49″E / 31.08833°N 31.59694°ECoordinates: 31°5′18″N 31°35′49″E / 31.08833°N 31.59694°E | |
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Governorate | Dakahlia |
Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) |
Population (2012) | |
• Total | 62,177 |
Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
Area code(s) | (+20) 50 |
Location of Dekernes |
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Dekernes (Egyptian Arabic: دكرنس, pronounced [deˈkeɾnes]) is a town in the center of the Dakahlia Governorate of Egypt. It is situated about 20 km east of Mansoura, the capital of Dakahlia.
Along with Mansoura and other northern cities, Dekernes forms a part of the Dakahlia Governorate. The town is home to one of the oldest secondary schools in Egypt, Ali Mubarak School, which was built in 1911.
Dekernes is classified by Köppen-Geiger climate classification system as hot desert (BWh).
Dekernes is the main city in markaz Dekernes. It is surrounded by many small villages which form a part of markaz Dekernes such as:
Local unit of Demouh:
Local unit of Demeshalt:
Local unit of Negeir:
Others: