Lake Burullus is the second largest natural lake in Egypt in terms of area, with an area of approximately 98 thousand acres, which has decreased by 50% from its original size due to infringements upon it. It is located in the Kafr El Sheikh governorate.

Burullus is one of the centers of Kafr El Sheikh governorate, with its capital in the city of Baltim, and it is followed by 10 rural units. The center of Burullus is located on the narrow strip between Lake Burullus (the northernmost part of the Arab Republic of Egypt and the mouth of the Nile River) and the Mediterranean Sea.

Throughout its history, the town has been a passage for pilgrims from the far west of the African continent to its far east on the northern coast overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

Many of its people were originally pilgrims who settled in it during their return journey. Similarly, the saint venerated by the villagers, "Sidi Issi", was one of the pilgrims who settled during their return journey and performed miracles. When God took his life, they built a mosque for him, and it became a shrine for those in need from the villagers.

The villagers were influenced by the inhabitants of the Arab Maghreb; their dialect is characterized by the emphatic pronunciation of the letter "Qaf," unlike most of the inhabitants of the Delta.

Burullus is known for its production of the finest types of Feseekh known worldwide; shipbuilding of all kinds, starting from "Felucca" to large ships, through small boats and launches; fishing gear manufacturing and its tools, then commerce. Since ancient times, the people of Burullus have been interested in education and all industries related to dates, and its date production has been very distinguished, as well as watermelons and some fruits.

It plays a significant role in receiving migratory wild birds. It was declared a natural reserve in 1998 and has 28 islands at large distances where some fishermen live, along with a number of locals, who raise livestock and other animals.

Lake Burullus is one of the oldest and most prestigious Egyptian lakes; it has been successively known as Lake Buto, Lake "Botiko", then Lake "Nikoulos", and at the end of Roman rule it was called Lake "Baralos", then Lake "Nestraoh", in relation to the region of Nestraoh, which was famous in the past and which is currently known as "Mashturah". The lake was finally known as Lake Burullus, named after the village of Burullus, which has transformed into a city.

The lake is located northeast of the Rosetta branch and occupies a central location on the coast and the Nile Delta, extending approximately 70 km in length and ranging in width from 6 to 17 km, with a current area of about 460 km².

The lake is connected to the Nile River through Barambal Canal and the Mediterranean Sea through Burullus Strait. There are about 30 islands covered with dense amounts of vegetation in the lake.

The lake is bordered by the Sidi Salem - Al Hamoul center on the inland side, the city of Baltim and the village of Burj al-Burullus on the marine side, the Burullus center on the western side, and the Al Hamoul center on the eastern side.

Lake Burullus is 300 km away from Cairo, and it contains many landmarks such as; Burj al-Burullus peninsula between the Mediterranean Sea and Lake Burullus, and it has 28 islands, the most famous of which is Sinjar Island, and Burullus Strait with its beautiful sandy beaches.

It resisted the aggression in the Battle of Burullus in 1956 AD. Near it, a battle known as the Battle of Burj al-Burullus took place; hence November 4th is the national day of Kafr El Sheikh governorate.

There are multiple fishing professions in Lake Burullus including the profession of Daba, Jawabi, Sinara, Trapa, Kheda and Gheitan, Taqam, Ghazl Al Qishoor, Ghazl Al Henshan, and Ghazl Al Gambri.