As Sinbillāwayn 城镇

El Senbellawein (Egyptian Arabic: السنبلاوين [es senbellæˈweːn, -sem-]) is a city in the Dakahlia Governorate of Egypt. Located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of Mansoura, it has a population of approximately 435,000 inhabitants.

The city has been home to well known people which include political activist Ahmed Lutfi el-Sayed, singer Umm Kulthum, actress Faten Hamama, first female general director of Egyptian TV Tomader Tawfik, footballer Mahmoud El Khatib, film director Ateyyat El Abnoudy, and geologist Farouk El-Baz.

Etymology

The origin of the city's name is unknown. The ancient town Psembelle (Ancient Greek: Ψεμβελλη) is attested in the same nome, but it's unclear if the two are related.

Projects

In 2018 the Egyptian Government began infrastructure projects in El Senbellawein.

Climate

Köppen-Geiger climate classification system classifies its climate as hot desert (BWh), as the rest of Egypt.

Economy

Sinbellawein's economy is based on agriculture and services sectors, 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 (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 station in the centre of the city which helps travellers to cities such as Cairo, Mansoura, Zagazig, and Mahalla.

The station is also composed of 2 varieties:

Bus station which works only from 6:00 am till 4:00 pm

Micro-bus which nearly work till 1:00 am

Notable people

Ateyyat El Abnoudy, journalist and lawyer

Faten Hamama, actress

Mahmoud El Khatib, footballer

Umm Kulthum, singer

Ahmed Lutfi el-Sayed, academic and politician