Mallawi


Mallawi is a city in Egypt, located in the governorate of Minya.

Name

The name of the city is derived from Coptic and literally means "the place of textile".

Geography

The total area of the city is about. The southern limit is Allah Mansion, the northern limit is a television transmitter, the eastern border is the Nile, and the western boundary is Dirotiah Lake.
The city contains many ancient Egyptian artifacts.
The Mallawi Museum is located in the city and features artifacts excavated in the vicinity.

Climate

classifies its climate as hot desert, as the rest of Egypt.

Economy

Situated in a farm area, the city produces textiles and handicrafts.