Shibin Al Kawm, Al Minufiyah

Shibin Al Kawm, Al Minufiyah, Egypt شبين الكوم
Shibin Al Kawm, Al Minufiyah, Egypt Location in Egypt
Coordinates: 30°33′31″N 31°00′36″E
Country	Egypt
Governorate	Monufia
Elevation	9 m (30 ft)
Population (2012)
• City	186,345
• Metro	630,000
Time zone	EST (UTC+2)
Area code(s)	(+20) 48

Shibin Al Kawm is a city in Egypt's Nile Delta, and the capital of the Monufia Governorate.

Facilities

While the city is not a new one, its infrastructure is being modernized. The most important central and local government offices are located in the city, as well as the main branches of Menoufia University. The city has several public and private schools, hospitals, a large stadium, telecommunication central office of Telecom Egypt, internet service providers, organized trade unions (medical, commercial, agriculture, engineering, etc.), athletic teams, political parties and social organizations and a chamber of commerce.

Economy

The economy of the city depends on industry, commerce and to a lesser extent on agriculture.