Damanhur
A city in Egypt's western Nile Delta whose name derives from the ancient Egyptian "Dmi n Hor," meaning "city of Horus," Damanhur has held administrative importance through Pharaonic, Greek, Roman, and Islamic periods. The capital of Beheira Governorate, it sits at the junction of several regional routes and is home to notable sites including the Tawba Mosque, the Habashi Mosque, and the Damanhur Opera House. The city also serves as a trading centre for the surrounding agricultural region.
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- Population318,207
- Nearest water from center 1.1 km0.7 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 11 km6.9 mi
Damanhur: quick answers
Where is Damanhur?
Damanhur is in Egypt, about 56 km35 miles in a straight line from Alexandria.
How do you get to Damanhur?
The nearest airport is Alexandria (HBE), about 1 hr 41 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Damanhur?
The warmest month is August, averaging 27°C81°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 13°C56°F. The wettest month is January, with about 16 mm0.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Damanhur?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 café and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.