El Senbellawein is a city in the Dakahlia Governorate

Dakahlia Governorate

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 of Egypt

Egypt

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. Located about 20 kilometres (12.4 mi) south of el-Mansurah, it has a population of around 435,000 inhabitants.

Famous residents include political activist Ahmed Lutfi el-Sayed, singer Umm Kulthum, and geologist Farouk El-Baz

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Etymology

Sebellawein means "where is the wheat?" (sebella means "wheat" and wein means "where") this is an indication of the vast planting of rice and wheat in El senbellawein.

Location

Senbellawein is in the north of Egypt, 100 kilometre north of Cairo, and 20 kilometres (12.4 mi) at the south of Mansoura.

Economy

Sinbellawein's economy is based on agriculture and services sectors as well which it offers for many of the surrounding 282 villages that are under its administration. Car repairing and car tanks production also play a large role in the economy. Al Aseil Pasta& flour factory is producing most of the city needs.There is also Mag factory for making pipes.

Transport

Auto Rickshaw or tuk tuk is a motor vehicle that is one of the chief modes of transport across El Senbellawein and small villages around it. There are also a bus station in the centre of the city which helps travellers to Cairo, Mansoura, Zagazig, Mahala, etc.

External links

• http://www.dakahliya.gov.eg/?prog=frame&pid=4