Matai () is a city in the Minya Governorate in Upper Egypt. It lies between Samalout and Beni Mazar. It is identified with the ancient town of Matoi (, ) and its name comes from the Coptic word for "soldier" (, matoi).
Villages
The city of Matai has the following villages:
- Abu Aziz
- Abu Haseba
- Abu Shehata
- Abwan
- Bany Hassan
- Bardnouha
- El-Farokeya
- El-Kawady
- El-Kofor
- El Manahra
- Helwa
- Kom Matai
- Marzok
- Matai El-Balad
- Menbal
- Nazlet Amr
- Nazlet Thabet
- Selah El-Gharbiya
- gabal elter
- Gawada
- shark almahata
- alfawareqa
Notable people
See also
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