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Al Maḩallah al Kubrá, Egypt

Gharbia · Egypt

Al Maḩallah al Kubrá is a major city in Gharbia, Egypt with a population of 592,573. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

592,573 Population 2,170/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
1.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Cairo Timezone

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About Al Maḩallah al Kubrá

Al Maḩallah al Kubrá

El Mahalla El Kubra – commonly shortened to El Maḥalla – is the largest city of the Gharbia Governorate and in the Nile Delta, with a population of 550,000 as of 2024. It is a large industrial and agricultural city in Egypt, located in the middle of the Nile Delta on the western bank of the Damietta Branch tributary. The city is known for its textile industry, and hosts the Misr Spinning and Weaving Company which employs around 27,000 people.

People

Population592,573
Density2,170/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain1.9 in/yr
Sunny Days333/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population592,573
Population Density2,170 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates30.9706°, 31.1669°
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Country🇪🇬 Egypt
State / ProvinceGharbia
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation1.9 inches (48 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Al Maḩallah al Kubrá

Al Maḩallah al Kubrá is a major city in Egypt (Gharbia) with a population of 592,573. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Cairo.

Climate in Al Maḩallah al Kubrá

Al Maḩallah al Kubrá has an average annual temperature of 22.5°C (73°F). The hottest month is Jul (30.5°C), the coldest is Jan (13.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 134 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.4°C / 56°F 5.4° / 24.4° 23.8
Feb 13.9°C / 57°F 5.8° / 29.3° 18.0
Mar 16.3°C / 61°F 6.8° / 31.9° 34.7
Apr 20.5°C / 69°F 10.1° / 39.8° 21.7
May 25.2°C / 77°F 13.5° / 43.3° 0.1
Jun 28.7°C / 84°F 17.7° / 44.2° 0.4
Jul 30.5°C / 87°F 20.6° / 43.1° 0.1
Aug 30.3°C / 87°F 21.4° / 43.3° 0.0
Sep 28.7°C / 84°F 19.9° / 41.6° 0.0
Oct 25.1°C / 77°F 16.9° / 38.2° 3.6
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 11.9° / 31.9° 13.5
Dec 16.3°C / 61°F 7.8° / 26.6° 18.5
Al Maḩallah al Kubrá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 333 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 1.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average68.7°F
27% above Egypt avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area273.1 sq mi (707.2 km²)
Population Density2,170/sq mi
Coordinates30.9706°N, 31.1669°W
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.9"
95% below Egypt avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.43"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Feb 23, 2023.

Oct 12, 1992 10 km ESE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M5.8 133 km
Jan 17, 2013 72 km NNE of Rosetta, Egypt M4.9 128 km
Nov 26, 1996 20 km SSW of Ismailia, Egypt M4.6 115 km
Oct 22, 1992 24 km ESE of ?alw?n, Egypt M4.5 140 km
May 22, 1992 48 km SSE of At Tall al Kab?r, Egypt M4.5 122 km
Mar 10, 1993 Egypt M4.5 110 km
Nov 5, 1992 12 km SSW of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.5 141 km
Dec 17, 2001 10 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.4 130 km
Nov 10, 1992 14 km S of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.4 143 km
Aug 24, 2002 4 km ESE of Al Kh?nkah, Egypt M4.4 89 km
Oct 12, 1996 80 km NNW of Al ??m?l, Egypt M4.3 118 km
Jan 21, 2017 35 km SE of Bilbays, Egypt M4.3 106 km
Feb 27, 2015 64 km N of Al ??m?l, Egypt M4.3 102 km
Jun 21, 2008 40 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.3 142 km
Feb 16, 2012 47 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.3 136 km
Jul 18, 2014 24 km NNW of Suez, Egypt M4.2 149 km
Nov 5, 1992 7 km SSE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.1 135 km
Oct 12, 1992 11 km SSE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.1 139 km
Jul 31, 2005 14 km WNW of Al ‘Ayy??, Egypt M4.1 145 km
Oct 14, 1992 3 km NE of Cairo, Egypt M4.1 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Wettest
February 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in
March 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in
May 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in
June 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
August 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in

Al Maḩallah al Kubrá has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 55°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 1.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Al Maḩallah al Kubrá

Institution Type Founded Website
faculty of law - Tanta University College
Kafr El Sheikh University University
Tanta College
Tanta College
Tanta College
Tanta College
Tanta University University
Tanta University - Faculty of Commerce University
الكليه النوعيه College
كليه الهندسه جامعه طنطا College

Schools in Al Maḩallah al Kubrá

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
معهد الامام الشافعى النموذجى
معهد الامام الشافعى النموذجى
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Museums in Al Maḩallah al Kubrá

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
دار بن لقمان
دار بن لقمان

Libraries in Al Maḩallah al Kubrá

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Misr Library0.0
The Central Library0.0
Yasmine and Rihan Library0.0
Yasmine and Rihan Library0.0

Hotels in Al Maḩallah al Kubrá

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grand Cleopatra Hotel

Restaurants in Al Maḩallah al Kubrá

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Spazio
Tazbeita Restaurant

Cafes in Al Maḩallah al Kubrá

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Elzaeem cafe
كافيتريا ماسبيرو

Cinemas in Al Maḩallah al Kubrá

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

سينيما مصر غزل المحلة

Train Stations in Al Maḩallah al Kubrá

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al-Mahalla Al-Kubra
محلة أبو علي

Gas Stations in Al Maḩallah al Kubrá

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

بنزينة الاسيوطي
بنزينة التعاون
بنزينة الكموني
بنزينة شكيل
بنزينة لواية
بنزينة موبيل

Banks in Al Maḩallah al Kubrá

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Housing and Development Bank

Gyms in Al Maḩallah al Kubrá

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

نادي بلدية المحلة الكبرى
نادي غزل المحلة

Stadiums & Teams in Al Maḩallah al Kubrá

TeamLeagueDivision
El-Mansoura Stadium
Mansoura University Stadium

Airports Near Al Maḩallah al Kubrá

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Al Mansurah AirbaseMedium Airport
Bilbeis 2 AirfieldMedium Airport
Bilbeis Air BaseMedium Airport
Birma Air BaseMedium Airport
Gebel El Basur Air BaseMedium Airport
Quesna AirportMedium Airport
Al Battikh AirfieldSmall Airport
El Sheikh Gebeil AirportSmall Airport
Inshas Air BaseSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Al Maḩallah al Kubrá

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Dar Elteb Clinic
Doctor Hosam Elhoshy

Churches & Religious Organizations in Al Maḩallah al Kubrá

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
كنيسة الانبا انطونيوس
كنيسة السيدة العذراء
كنيسة السيدة العذراء
مسجد السلام
مسجد على بن ابى طالب
منزل الحاج عبدالله عبداللا

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Elevation
17 m (56 ft)

Around Al Maḩallah al Kubrá

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 1
Hospitals 4
Pharmacies 2
Restaurants 2
Cafes 2
Supermarkets 2
Banks 1
Hotels 1
Places of Worship 3

Things to See Near Al Maḩallah al Kubrá

1 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (1)
  • • Behbeit el-Hagar temple

🇪🇬 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 Maḩallah al Kubrá

What is the population of Al Maḩallah al Kubrá?

Al Maḩallah al Kubrá has a population of 592,573 residents and is located in Egypt. The population density is 2,170 people per square mile, spread across 273.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Al Maḩallah al Kubrá?

Al Maḩallah al Kubrá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.9 inches.

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