Nekhel

Egypt / as-Suways / Suez /
Nekhel (Arabic: نِخِل‎ Egyptian Arabic pronunciation: [ˈnexel]; also spelled and pronounced Nakhl [næxl]) is the capital of Nekhel Municipality of North Sinai Governorate, Sinai, Egypt. It is located in the heart of Sinai Peninsula along the southern border of North Sinai Governorate with South Sinai Governorate. It is located at the skirts of El Tih Mountains and foothills at an elevation of 420.6 m (1,380 ft). Coordinates of the city is 29°54'N; 33°45'E. Nekhel city is divided into 10 Merkazs: Ras Naqb, Contilla, Sedr Elhitan, Tamd, Bir Grid, Khafga, Boruk, Netila, Ein Twibah and Assalam.
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Coordinates:   29°54'21"N   33°44'49"E
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