Qibla direction in Beheira Governorate
Great circle to the Kaaba at 21.4225° N, 39.8262° E
In short
From Beheira Governorate the qibla is towards the south-east: 136.69° from true north in Damanhur. Across the region the bearing runs from 134° to 138°, because each place has its own great-circle line to the Kaaba. MuslimSuite has a qibla page for 17 cities in Beheira Governorate, each with the exact bearing and the distance to Makkah.
Qibla bearing in the largest cities of Beheira Governorate
| City | Qibla from true north |
|---|---|
| Damanhur | 136.69° · south-east |
| Rosetta | 137.61° · south-east |
| Idku | 136.96° · south-east |
| Kafr ad Dawwar | 135.90° · south-east |
| Hawsh Isa | 135.74° · south-east |
| Itay al Barud | 136.90° · south-east |
| Ad Dilinjat | 136.28° · south-east |
| Abu al Matamir | 135.36° · south-east |
| Abu Hummus | 136.37° · south-east |
| Kawm Hamadah | 136.62° · south-east |
All 17 cities in Beheira Governorate
- Abu al Matamir
- Abu Hummus
- Ad Dilinjat
- Al Mahmudiyah
- An Nubariyah
- Ar Rahmaniyah
- Badr
- Damanhur
- Hawsh Isa
- Idku
- Itay al Barud
- Izbat Ali as Sayyid
- Kafr ad Dawwar
- Kawm Hamadah
- Madinat Wadi an Natrun
- Rosetta
- Shubrakhit
GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0; Wikidata (CC0)
Frequently asked questions
What is the qibla direction in Beheira Governorate?
Towards the south-east. In Damanhur it is 136.69°, measured clockwise from true north; the other cities of Beheira Governorate lie between 134° and 138°.
Is the qibla the same everywhere in Beheira Governorate?
Nearly, but not exactly. The qibla is the shortest path over the globe to the Kaaba, so the bearing changes a little from place to place. Use the page of your own city.
Can I use a compass with these bearings?
The bearings are measured from true north. A magnetic compass can be several degrees off depending on where you are, so check it with the sun method described on your city's page.