Geographical Location:

       Dakahlia is considered as one of the ancient Governorates in Egypt. It gained this name from a village called "Dakahlia", which is an old one in the Governorate; then it became an affiliate to AlZarka District of Damietta Governorate following administrative amendments.

       The Dakahlia Governorate lies in the Nile Delta eastern north sector around Damietta branch. On its east side lies Sharkya Governorate; the Mediterranean Sea on the north; Damietta Governorate on the east north; and on the south lies Qulayoubia.

   Population:

       The Dakahlia Governorate reports a population of  5cm  In terms of population, it is the third largest Governorate in Egypt. The total area of the governorate is  3470.90km²  equal to 810699  acre.

       The Dakahlia Governorate is considered as the Nile Delta base (Egypt's first farm) where the total cultivated area equals  644880  acre, farm crops represent  629009  acre, and permanent crops represent about  15871  acre. Agricultural areas cover approximately  10%  of the cultivated area of the country. It produces  13%  of the country's total production of cotton,  19%  of the rice,  10%  of the wheat and  5%  of the maize crop in Egypt.

       Dakahlia scored high production rates of main crops that exceed other Governorates in the country. Cultivable represents about  88031  acre, the Governorate is rich land with water and fish resources and ranks as the first Governorate in Egypt in terms of the production of white and red meat and eggs.

   Industry:

       There is a large industrial base in Dakahlia including fertilizers industry, hydrogenation of oils and soup, chemicals, spinning and weaving, garments, wood, rice milling, crushers, cotton mills, milk, ------- etc. This in addition to a number of District-related industries in Mit Ghamr, Sugar industry in Belkas, car accessories, natural gas in talkha and Mansoura, fruit and vegetable processing and glass industry in Aga.

    Logo of the Governorate:

       The Governorate "Logo" includes a light green circled area with two opposing wheat spikes symbolic of the agricultural activity surrounded by  a pointed cog which is symbolic of the industrial development in the Governorate. This cog is surrounded by a blue area symbolic of the beach of the Meditterranean Sea (Gamasa Tourist Resort); which emerges from a red base inside the two spikes, out of which appear  20  twigs symbolic of the governorate administrative Districts and Towns.

    Tourism in Dakhalia:

1. Gamasa Tourist Resort:

       Gamasa resort is one of the most wonderful resorts in Egypt. It's well known for its pure water, low humidity, and soft sand. Gamasa is located at the north of Dakhalia. It is considered as the closest resort to cairo.

2. Manzala Lake:

       It is well known for a group of isles, most important of which is Ibn-Salam island, which embraces the tomb of one one of Prophet Mohamed's Companions - named Abdullah ibn Salam. It is also rich with various types of fish, and immigrant birds.

3. Gizerat Al-Ward in Mansoura:

       It is an island located at the Nile River bank facing Mansoura City (area: 30  acre). It could be described as having a large green area and gardens, and became an attractive tourist area at the national and international levels. A social club has been established on the island comprising a child club, areas for Volly Ball, Basketball, and tennis court in addition to a center for phesio-therapy activities. Moreover, the Governorate has established Shagaret El-Dor Park on  16  acre area including a cafeteria, and children entertainment areas.

     Gizerat Al-Ward Island also includes the following:

		Al-Hawar social & Athletic Club.
		Rowing club for Police officers.
		Mansoura University Club.

4. Children Park in Mansoura.

Location:  El-Geish St.
Area:  5000 m² .
Description:  Children games, Music side, umbrellas, flowers and library.

5. The Zoo.

Location:  Touril - Mansoura.
Area:  12257 m² .
Including large green spots and animal cages.

6. New Omkholthom statue.

     It has been established at  6th  of October Square in Mansoura on a round green spot. It's been gifted to the Governorate by the Ministry of Culture and has been made by Tarek Al-Komy.

Estimated cost of the statue id 100.000 LE. and made of fiberglass.

    Historical & Ancient Places:

1. Dar Ibn Lokman.
2. Tal El-Robi (AlRobei Hill).
3.Tal Temai El Amdid (Hill).
4. Tal Al-Balamoun (Hill).
5. Tal Bellah (Hill).
6. Tal Al-Mekadam (Hill).

    Religious Places:

1. Al-Mowafy Mosque.
2. Al-Ghamry Mosque and Minaret in Mit Ghamr.
3. Mosque of Mohamed Ibn AbiBakr Al-Sedik.
4. Al Amir Hammad Small Mosque (Zawia).
5. Saint Marry Gergis Church.
6. Sant Demiana Monastery.