It is one of the first generation cities, and
was established by presidential decree (123/1978). It lies north
west of Cairo city,93 Km along Cairo / Alexandria desert road regional road network
connected with Cairo, Alexandria and central Delta governorates.
:: City transport ::
The city is connected with other cities through:
West
& Central Delta commuter bus lines with Cairo – Alexandria –
Monofiya – Behaira – Gharbiya – Dakahliya – Kalubiya – 6th of
October and wadi Elnatron.
Tax Cars.
The city is connected locally through:
Mass Transport cars and tax between city districts.
West
& Central Delta commuter bus lines with Cairo – Alexandria –
Monofiya – Behaira – Gharbiya – Dakahliya – Kalubiya – 6th of
October and wadi Elnatron.