Shibin Al Kawm, Al Minufiyah
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Coordinates: 30°33′31″N 31°0′36″E / 30.55861°N 31.01000°E
| Shibin Al Kawm شبين الكوم |
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 Shibin Al Kawm
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| Coordinates: 30°33′31″N 31°00′36″E / 30.55861°N 31.01000°E | |
| Country |  Egypt |
| Governorate | Monufia |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • City | 186,345 |
| • Metro | 630,000 |
| Time zone | EST (UTC+2) |
| Area code(s) | (+20) 48 |
Shibin Al Kawm (Egyptian Arabic: شبين الكوم Šibīn el-Kōm pronounced [ʃɪˈbiːn elˈkoːm] is a city in Egypt's Nile Delta, and the capital of the Monufia Governorate.
Facilities [edit]
While the city is not a new one, its infrastructure is being modernized. The most important central and local government offices are located in the city, as well as the main branches of Menoufia University. The city has several public and private schools, hospitals, a large stadium, telecommunication central office of Telecom Egypt, internet service providers, organized trade unions (medical, commercial, agriculture, engineering, etc.), athletic teams, political parties and social organizations and a chamber of commerce.
Economy [edit]
The economy of the city depends on industry, commerce and to a lesser extent on agriculture.
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