City in Damietta, Egypt
New Damietta
(
Arabic
:
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) is a city in the
Damietta Governorate
,
Egypt
. Situated along the coast of the
Mediterranean Sea
, the city was established in 1980 by the
New Urban Communities Authority
. As of 2023, it has a population of approximately 55,434 people.
Geography
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New Damietta covers an area of 43.96 square kilometers.
Governance
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The city operates under the governance of the New Damietta Municipality.
Infrastructure
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New Damietta boasts several key features and infrastructure, including:
- Residential buildings constructed by the New Damietta Reconstruction and Housing Authority.
- Dar Masr and Jannat Masr compounds offering residential apartments.
- Industrial area housing approximately 600 factories.
- Central Park, Alcazaba, and other recreational facilities.
- Banking services provided by various banks, including Housing and Development Bank, Bank Misr, and others.
Education
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The city is home to several educational institutions, including:
- Al-Azhar University branches offering various faculties.
- Model institutes and elementary schools catering to primary, preparatory, and high school education.
Healthcare
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New Damietta provides healthcare services through various facilities, including:
- Public medical centers.
- New Damietta Military Hospital.
- Al-Azhar University Hospital.
For more information, visit the
New Damietta Municipality
website.
New Damietta
(
Arabic
:
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) is a city in the
Damietta Governorate
,
Egypt
. Situated north of
Old Damietta
along the coast of the
Mediterranean Sea
, the city was established in 1980 by the
New Urban Communities Authority
. As of January 2023, it has a population of approximately 55,434 people.
Central Park with Al-Saedi Street
Features and Infrastructure:
New Damietta boasts several key features, including approximately 23,700 residential buildings constructed by the
New Damietta Reconstruction and Housing Authority
. The city also includes approximately 7,272 apartments across 303 buildings in
Dar Masr
compounds, along with approximately 44 apartment buildings in
Jannat Masr
compounds. Various other buildings, including those managed by Egypt Housing, contribute to the city's infrastructure.
Spending Breakdown:
The city allocates its resources across various sectors, with approximately 2,200 million EGP allocated to the residential sector, 281.8 million EGP to services, 2,700 million EGP to utilities, and 58 million EGP to the agricultural sector.
Main Areas:
New Damietta comprises several distinct districts, each serving different purposes:
- Central Area: Includes key authorities, hospitals, a stadium, electricity company, the central park, and more.
- First District: Encompasses local shopping centers, schools, and the Azhar Hospital.
- Second District: Contains clubs and colleges.
- Third District: Primarily residential houses.
- Fourth District: Features several schools.
- Fifth District: Home to special residential houses.
- Dar Masr: A compound consisting of two main sites, enclosed by an iron fence.
Additionally, the city boasts an industrial area located in the southeast, housing approximately 600 factories. Notable thoroughfares include Al-Kafrawy's Street (also known as Al-Saedi's Street).
Banking Services:
New Damietta is home to several banks, including:
Stadiums and Entertainment:
The city offers various recreational and leisure facilities, including:
- Egypt Public Library in the fourth neighborhood.
- Central Park in the central area, adjacent to the city's development agency.
- Smart Village, an extension of the chalet area.
- Future Club in the second neighborhood.
- Damietta Container Club in the second neighborhood.
- Traders Club in the second neighborhood.
- Palace of Culture.
- Sports Stadium.
Education:
New Damietta hosts several educational institutions, including:
- Al-Azhar University (Faculty of Medicine for males - Faculty of Islamic and Arabic Studies for males).
- Islamic Center for Medical Studies and Research affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University.
- Al-Khulafa Al-Rashideen Model Institute for Boys (primary/preparatory/high school).
- Noor Al-Islam Model Institute for Girls (primary/preparatory/high school).
- Al-Madinah Al-Munawarah Model Institute for Girls (primary/preparatory/high school).
- Damietta University, which includes faculties of medicine, engineering, education, special education, physical education, applied arts, commerce, science, agriculture, and literature.
- Six elementary schools in the first and second neighborhoods, along with four general high schools in the first and second neighborhoods (Dr. Ali Musharfa School, Khalid ibn Al-Walid School, Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq School, Omar ibn Abdulaziz School), as well as a joint industrial school and Mubarak Cool Industrial School. Additionally, there is Al-Kafrawy Allah School (regular/language) and Ali ibn Abi Talib School and Future School.
- Riyadh As-Saleheen School (primary/preparatory/high school).
Healthcare:
The city provides various healthcare facilities, including:
- Public medical center in the central area and another in Mubarak Housing in the fourth neighborhood.
- Ambulance unit in the industrial area.
- New Damietta Military Hospital.
- Al-Azhar University Hospital.
- International Eye Hospital.
For more population statistics and information about Egypt's governorates, major cities, and towns, refer to [City Population](
http://www.citypopulation.de/en/egypt/cities/
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