# Damietta

> city in Egypt

**Wikidata**: [Q189383](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q189383)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damietta)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/damietta

## Summary
Damietta is a city in Egypt serving as the capital of Damietta Governorate, with a population of approximately 206,664 people as of 2006, located at coordinates 31.416666666666668, 31.82138888888889 and having an elevation of 16 meters above sea level.

## Key Facts
- Instance of: city, big city (class: large human settlement with sitelink_count: 252)
- Country: Egypt (identified by GND ID 4740292-1 and geonames_id 358048)
- Located in: Damietta Governorate
- Population: 206,664 (point in time: 2006-11-11) according to citypopulation.de
- Coordinates: 31.416666666666668, 31.82138888888889
- Elevation: 16 meters above sea level
- Timezone: UTC+02:00
- Un/LOCODE: EGDAM
- Native label: دمياط
- Twinned with: Yangzhou (since 2008)
- Significant historical event: Siege of Damietta
- Wikipedia available in 37 languages
- Various identifiers: gnd_id 4740292-1, viaf_id 151346735, pleiades_id 727235, etc.
- Aliases: Dalmietta, Dumyat, Dimyat, Damiette, Damieta, Dimyāṭ, Dumyâṭ, Tamiathis, etc.

## FAQs
- What is the population of Damietta? Damietta has a population of 206,664 people as of the 2006 census.
- What is the capital of Damietta Governorate? The capital of Damietta Governorate is Damietta itself.
- What is the timezone in Damietta? Damietta uses the UTC+02:00 timezone.
- What are some alternative names for Damietta? Common alternatives include Dalmietta, Dumyat, Dimyat, Damiette, Damieta, Dimyāṭ, and Dumyâṭ.
- What is the elevation of Damietta? Damietta is located 16 meters above sea level.
- What city is Damietta twinned with? Damietta is twinned with Yangzhou since 2008.
- In how many languages is the Wikipedia article about Damietta available? The Wikipedia article about Damietta is available in 37 languages.

## Why It Matters
Damietta holds significant historical importance due to its role in the Siege of Damietta, a pivotal event in medieval history. As the capital of Damietta Governorate, it serves as an administrative and economic center in northeastern Egypt. The city's strategic location on the Mediterranean coast has made it a key port and trading hub throughout history. Its modern significance lies in its role as a major urban center with cultural and economic importance to the region.

## Notable For
- Historical significance from the Siege of Damietta, a major medieval military event
- Twinning relationship with Yangzhou since 2008
- Population of approximately 206,664 residents as of 2006
- Strategic coastal location serving as a major port and trading hub
- Multiple historical and modern references across various encyclopedias and databases

## Body
### Geography and Location
Damietta is situated in northeastern Egypt on the Mediterranean coast. According to the coordinates provided (31.416666666666668, 31.82138888888889), it lies approximately 16 meters above sea level. The city is part of Damietta Governorate and serves as its capital. Its Un/LOCODE is EGDAM, indicating its status as a significant port city.

### Demographics
The population of Damietta was recorded as 206,664 as of November 11, 2006, according to data from citypopulation.de. The city has various identifiers including a GND ID (4740292-1), viaf_id (151346735), and pleiades_id (727235). The native Arabic name is دمياط.

### Timezone and Coordinates
Damietta operates on the UTC+02:00 timezone. The precise geographical coordinates are 31.416666666666668 latitude and 31.82138888888889 longitude.

### Historical Significance
The city is notably recognized for its role in the Siege of Damietta, a significant historical event. This military engagement has been documented in various encyclopedias including The Nuttall Encyclopædia, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, and the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica.

### International Relations and Twinnings
Damietta has established a twinning relationship with Yangzhou, China, which began in 2008. This relationship is documented with references to official government websites and web archives.

### Cultural and Linguistic Context
The Wikipedia article about Damietta is available in 37 languages, including Arabic, English, French, German, Russian, and many others. The city's name appears in various forms across different languages and scripts, reflecting its international recognition.

### Identifiers and References
Damietta has multiple identifiers across different knowledge bases:
- GND ID: 4740292-1
- VIAF ID: 151346735
- PLEIADES ID: 727235
- GADM ID: EGY.21.1_1
- GEONAMES ID: 358048
- SNARC ID: Western Pomerania-Rügen District
- MÜNZKABINETT ID: location/14
- RDK THESAURUS ID: 93126
- ARCHINFORM LOCATION ID: 49276
- MUSEUM DIGITAL PLACE ID: 11655
- HRVATSKA ENCIKLOPEDIJA ID: 16589
- ONLINE PWN ENCYCLOPEDIA ID: 3890483
- TDV ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ISLAM ID: dimyat
- ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CHINA ID: 500388
- GREAT RUSSIAN ENCYCLOPEDIA ID: 1970227

### References and Citations
The information about Damietta has been referenced from multiple sources including:
- CityPopulation.de for population data
- Geonames.org for geographical coordinates
- Various encyclopedias and reference works
- Government and municipal websites
- Academic and historical databases

### Categories and Classification
Damietta is categorized under "Category:Damietta" and is classified as a "big city" according to the provided data. It has associated categories for people born and died in the city, including "Category:Births in Damietta" and "Category:Deaths in Damietta". The city is also referenced in various encyclopedic works including the Encyclopedia Britannica Online, Treccani's Enciclopedia Italiana, and the Great Russian Encyclopedia.

## References

1. [Source](http://wb.yangzhou.gov.cn/yzwb/yhjw/2018-01/29/content_948a2076cc7d4d919f3f13bbcdbad525.shtml)
2. [Source](https://github.com/JohnMarkOckerbloom/ftl/blob/master/data/wikimap)
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
4. [Source](http://www.citypopulation.de/Egypt-Cities.html)
5. BBC Things
6. [Source](http://www.geonames.org/358048)
7. [archINFORM](https://www.archinform.net/service/wd_aiort.php)
8. [Source](https://islamansiklopedisi.org.tr/dimyat)
9. [iNaturalist](https://www.inaturalist.org/places/inaturalist-places.csv.zip)
10. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File
11. museum-digital