Al-Minūfiyyah Canal

The Al-Minufiyyah Canal is a vital irrigation source in the Al-Minufiyyah governorate of Lower Egypt. This region is situated in the fertile Nile River delta, between the Damietta and Rosetta branches of the Nile. The canal draws water from the Delta Barrage on the Nile, supplying the Shibin and Baquriyyah canals. Al-Minufiyyah governorate is known for its highly productive land and dense rural population, with agriculture being the primary occupation. Key crops include corn, cotton, wheat, and onions, and the area also produces milk and dairy products. The major population centers, such as Shibin al-Kawm, Minuf, and Ashmun, are involved in cotton processing.1