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Alexandria Governorate

Alexandria Governorate is one of the governorates of Egypt. The city of Alexandria was historically the capital of Egypt until the foundation of Fustat, which was later absorbed into Cairo. Today, the governorate is considered second in importance after the Cairo Governorate. It is located in the northern part of the country, directly on the Mediterranean Sea, making it one of the most important harbours in Egypt.

Municipal divisions
The governorate is divided into several municipal divisions with a total estimated population of 5,599,387 as of January 2024. Districts The municipal divisions are further grouped into 10 districts (singular: ', plural: ') which fall directly under the administration of the Alexandria Governorate, while the New Borg El Arab City falls under the jurisdiction of the New Urban Communities Authority . ==Industrial zones==
Industrial zones
According to the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), the following industrial zones are located in Alexandria: == Tourism ==
Tourism
Alexandria is known with its diverse history as it was occupied by several cultures throughout the years. Several monuments nowadays shape Alexandria's historic sites. Monuments Bibliotheca AlexandrinaCitadel of QaitbayGraeco-Roman MuseumAlexandria National MuseumRoyal Jewelry MuseumSerapeumPompey's PillarRoman amphitheatreLighthouse of Alexandria Gardens Al Montaza GardensAl Shallalat GardensAntoniadis GardenEl-Nozha GardenInternational Park of Alexandria == Education ==
Education
Notable educational institutes Bibliotheca AlexandrinaAlexandria UniversityAlexandria International UniversityBorg El Arab Technological UniversitySenghor UniversityArab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime TransportEgypt-Japan University of Science and Technology in New Borg El Arab city. • City of Scientific Research and Technological ApplicationsPharos University • Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology Schools • Forsan American School • Forsan International School • Riada American School • Riada Language School • Gems Alexandria Academy • Brilliance Academy • Schutz American School • House of English • New El Quds International School • International British School of Alexandria == Sports ==
Sports
Alexandria Governorate has several sports clubs such as: • El Ittihad Alexandria ClubEgyptian Olympic Athletes ClubSmouha Sporting ClubAlexandria Sporting Club (ASC) The most common sport in Alexandria Governorate is football, with the governorate holding three main stadiums: • Borg El Arab StadiumAlexandria StadiumHaras El-Hedoud Stadium == Former governors ==
Former governors
Alexandria Governorate has had several governors throughout the years, below is listed the former governors since 1952 • Counselor Mohammed Mustafa Kamal Dib (from April 10, 1952 to January 5, 1957) • Mr. Mahmoud Ismael Mehanna (from March 4, 1957 to September 10, 1960) • Major Sedeek Abdul Latif (from October 8, 1960 to November 12, 1961) • Mr. Mohammed Hamdi Ashour (from November 12, 1961 to October 27, 1968) • Major General Ahmed Kamel (from November 6, 1968 to November 17, 1970) • Major Mamdouh Salem (from November 18, 1970 to May 13, 1971) • Dr. Ahmed Fouad Muhyiddin (from May 8, 1971 to September 7, 1972) • Prof. Abdel Moneim Wehbe (From September 8, 1972 to May 28, 1974) • Major General. Ahmed Abdel Tawab Hdaib (from May 29, 1974 to November 27, 1978) • Prof. Mohamed Fouad Hilmi (from November 28, 1978 to May 14, 1980) • Prof. Naim Mustafa Abu Talib (from May 15, 1980 to August 23, 1981) • Mr. Mohammed Saeed Al-Mahi (from August 24, 1981 to May 17, 1982) • Major General Mohamed Fawzy Maaz (from May 18, 1982 to June 9, 1986) • Counselor Ismail El-Gawsaqi (from July 10, 1986 to July 8, 1997) • Major General Mohamed Abdel Salam Mahgoub (from July 9, 1997 to August 28, 2006) • General Adel Labib (from August 2006 to February 2011) • Dr. Essam Salem (from April 3, 2011 to July 2011) • Dr. Osama Foley (from August 4, 2011 to July 2012) • Counselor Mohamed Atta Abbas (from September 4, 2012 to June 1, 2013) • Counselor Maher Mohamed Zahir Baybars (from June 16, 2013 to August 12, 2013) • General Tarek Mahdy (from August 13, 2013 to February 6, 2015) • Mr. Hany El-Mesiry (from February 7, 2015 to October 25, 2015) • Engineer Mohamed Ahmed Abd-El-Zaher (from December 26, 2015 to September 7, 2016) • General Reda Mohamed Farahat (from September 9, 2016 to February 16, 2017) • Dr. Mohamed Ali Sultan (from February 16, 2017 to August 30, 2018) • Dr. Abdul Aziz Qansua (from August 30, 2018 to July 2024) • Ahmed Khaled Hassan Saeed (from July 2024 to February 2026) • Eng. Ayman Mohammed Ibrahim Ahmed Ateyya (present) == Transportation ==
Transportation
Ports Alexandria PortAl Dekheila Port • Abu Qir Port • Eastern Port Railroads Alexandria TramAlexandria RailwaysAlexandria Metro Airports Alexandria International Airport (Egypt) ==References==
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