Beni Suef ( ') is one of the governorates of Egypt. It is situated in the center of the country and is located in northern Upper Egypt.

Overview

left|thumb|Nile River in Beni Suef

The governorate's capital is the city of Beni Suef, located about 120 km south of Cairo on the west bank of the Nile River. The area is well known in Egypt for its cement factories. The nearby Meidum pyramid is the only prominent tourist attraction in the area.

Due to different ways of transcribing the spelling it can also be known as Beni Suef, or Beni Swaif.

The rate of poverty is more than 60% in this governorate but recently some social safety networks have been provided in the form of financial assistance and job opportunities. The funding has been coordinated by the country's Ministry of Finance and with assistance from international organizations.

Municipal divisions

The governorate is divided into the following municipal divisions for administrative purposes with a total estimated population as of January 2023 of 3,561,639. In some cases a markaz and a kism share a name.

Industrial zones

According to the Governing Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), the following industrial zones are located in Beni Suef:

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|rowspan="1"|Gabal Ghareb Industrial Zone

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|rowspan="1"|New Beni Suef Industrial Zone

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References

  • Beni Suef Museum next to the governorate building
  • El Wattan News of Beni Suef Governorate