Al-Manṣūrah

al-Manṣūrah (Arabic: ) is a markaz in the Dakahlia Governorate, in Egypt.

 Name 
Mansoura in Arabic means "victorious". The city's name came from the Egyptian victory at the El Mansoura Battle over Louis IX of France during the Seventh Crusade.

 Geography 
 Location 
Mansoura is on the east bank of the Damietta branch of the Nile. It is about 120 km northeast of Cairo. The town of Talkha is on the other bank of the Nile

 Climate 
The Köppen-Geiger climate classification system classifies its climate as hot desert (BWh).

 Clubs 
 Gezert Elward Sport Club: It has tennis courts, swimming, gymnastics, squash and social club.
 Mansoura Sports Club: It has an official football field.
 Mansoura Sports Stadium: It has an official football field, swimming pool, social club and many sports facilities.
 The Olympic Village (Mansoura University Stadium)

 References 

Category:Markaz in the Dakahlia Governorate