Tahta
Tahta (Arabic: طهطا) is a city in southern Egypt. It is the administrative center of Tahta District, one of the districts of Sohag Governorate in Upper Egypt. Located in the Nile Valley, Tahta serves as a local market town for surrounding rural communities, providing services, shops, and government offices.
Geography and climate: The town lies inland in Upper Egypt and experiences a hot, arid climate with
History: The Nile valley has long been a cradle of settlement, and Tahta developed as a rural
Economy: The economy is primarily agricultural, supplemented by commerce and public administration. Farmers grow crops for
Administration and demographics: As the district seat, Tahta hosts district government offices and services for the
Transport and infrastructure: Road connections link Tahta with Sohag city and other towns in the governorate.