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Al Burj, Egypt

Kafr el-Sheikh · Egypt

Al Burj is a mid-size city in Kafr el-Sheikh, Egypt with a population of 60,320. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

60,320 Population 23/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
6.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Cairo Timezone

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About Al Burj

Al Burj

Nakheel Tower is a cancelled 1,000-metre (3,281 ft) tall skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates by developer Nakheel. The project was previously called Al Burj. While the proposal changed over time, the tower was intended to be the tallest building in the world, surpassing the 828-metre (2,717 ft) Burj Khalifa which was completed in 2010.

People

Population60,320
Density23/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain6.5 in/yr
Sunny Days324/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population60,320
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates31.5823°, 30.9810°
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Country🇪🇬 Egypt
State / ProvinceKafr el-Sheikh
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation6.5 inches (166 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Al Burj

Al Burj is a mid-size city in Egypt (Kafr el-Sheikh) with a population of 60,320. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Cairo.

Climate in Al Burj

Al Burj has an average annual temperature of 22°C (72°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.7°C), the coldest is Feb (15.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 181 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.3°C / 59°F 9.7° / 21.8° 43.0
Feb 15.1°C / 59°F 9.7° / 24.5° 27.5
Mar 16.4°C / 61°F 11° / 26.5° 41.2
Apr 19.2°C / 67°F 13.6° / 33.6° 16.2
May 22.8°C / 73°F 16.6° / 35.9° 0.2
Jun 26.1°C / 79°F 20.4° / 36.1° 0.5
Jul 28.3°C / 83°F 23.7° / 35.3° 0.1
Aug 28.7°C / 84°F 24.6° / 35.5° 0.0
Sep 27.7°C / 82°F 23.4° / 35° 0.0
Oct 25°C / 77°F 20.9° / 32.3° 4.6
Nov 21.8°C / 71°F 16.1° / 28.2° 20.1
Dec 18°C / 64°F 12.1° / 24.1° 27.4
Al Burj enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 6.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average69.0°F
28% above Egypt avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area2,674.8 sq mi (6,927.7 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates31.5823°N, 30.9810°W
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.5"
83% below Egypt avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.77"
Driest Month (May) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 5, 2019.

Oct 19, 2012 138 km NNE of Rosetta, Egypt M5.1 108 km
Jan 17, 2013 72 km NNE of Rosetta, Egypt M4.9 60 km
Jul 5, 2019 102 km NNE of Rosetta, Egypt M4.4 80 km
Oct 12, 1996 80 km NNW of Al ??m?l, Egypt M4.3 49 km
Feb 27, 2015 64 km N of Al ??m?l, Egypt M4.3 36 km
May 25, 1994 31 km NW of Rosetta, Egypt M4.0 75 km
Mar 25, 1990 138 km N of Rosetta, Egypt M3.9 128 km
Jan 29, 2006 87 km NNE of Rosetta, Egypt M3.9 65 km
Dec 28, 1999 5 km ESE of Shib?n al Qan??ir, Egypt M3.9 148 km
Mar 1, 2015 74 km NNW of Rosetta, Egypt M3.8 102 km
Mar 28, 1990 113 km NNE of Rosetta, Egypt M3.7 85 km
Jun 8, 1992 93 km NNW of ‘Izbat al Burj, Egypt M3.6 78 km
Nov 24, 1995 63 km N of Rosetta, Egypt M3.5 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
April 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
June 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
August 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
October 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
December 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in

Al Burj has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 57°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 6.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.8") and June the driest (0.0").

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Gas Stations in Al Burj

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Total
Wataniya

Airports Near Al Burj

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Al Mansurah AirbaseMedium Airport
Birma Air BaseMedium Airport
Al Battikh AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Al Burj

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ali bin Abi Talib Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Cairo

🇪🇬 About Egypt

Capital Cairo
Population 98,423,595
Area 1,001,450 km²
GDP (USD) $395,926,075,163
GDP per capita $3,457
HDI 0.728
Life expectancy 71.6 years
Internet users 72.7%
Urban population 42.7%
Currency EGP (Pound)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +20
TLD .eg
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Egypt

7 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 7 Christmas Day (Orthodox) عيد الميلاد المجيد
Jan 25 Revolution Day 2011 / National Police Day عيد الثورة 25 يناير
Apr 25 Sinai Liberation Day عيد تحرير سيناء
May 1 Labour Day عيد العمال
Jul 2 June 30 Revolution ثورة 30 يونيو
Jul 23 Revolution Day عيد ثورة 23 يوليو
Oct 6 Armed Forces Day عيد القوات المسلحة

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Frequently Asked Questions About Al Burj

What is the population of Al Burj?

Al Burj has a population of 60,320 residents and is located in Egypt. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 2,674.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Al Burj?

Al Burj enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.5 inches.

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