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Al Maţarīyah, Egypt

Dakahlia · Egypt

Al Maţarīyah is a large city in Dakahlia, Egypt with a population of 162,045. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

162,045 Population 45/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
2.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Cairo Timezone

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About Al Maţarīyah

Al Maţarīyah

El Matareya is a coastal city and region (markaz) in Egypt. Located in the Dakahlia Governorate, it is located south of Port Said, nicknamed the fishing town. It lies on the Lake Manzala coast in the northeastern part of the country.

People

Population162,045
Density45/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain2.9 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population162,045
Population Density45 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates31.1829°, 32.0311°
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Country🇪🇬 Egypt
State / ProvinceDakahlia
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation2.9 inches (74 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Al Maţarīyah

Al Maţarīyah is a large city in Egypt (Dakahlia) with a population of 162,045. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 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 2.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Cairo.

Climate in Al Maţarīyah

Al Maţarīyah has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 88 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 17.1
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 8.5
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 20.2
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 2.9
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.7
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.1
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.5
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 7.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 9.8
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 21.3
Al Maţarīyah 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 331 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 2.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average69.3°F
28% above Egypt avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area3,569.6 sq mi (9,245.3 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates31.1829°N, 32.0311°W
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.9"
92% below Egypt avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.71"
Driest Month (May) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.8 on Feb 23, 2023.

Nov 26, 1996 20 km SSW of Ismailia, Egypt M4.6 85 km
Mar 10, 1993 Egypt M4.5 128 km
May 22, 1992 48 km SSE of At Tall al Kab?r, Egypt M4.5 113 km
Aug 24, 2002 4 km ESE of Al Kh?nkah, Egypt M4.4 124 km
Oct 12, 1996 80 km NNW of Al ??m?l, Egypt M4.3 137 km
Feb 27, 2015 64 km N of Al ??m?l, Egypt M4.3 118 km
Jan 21, 2017 35 km SE of Bilbays, Egypt M4.3 111 km
Jul 18, 2014 24 km NNW of Suez, Egypt M4.2 118 km
Oct 14, 1992 3 km NE of Cairo, Egypt M4.1 142 km
Dec 28, 1999 5 km ESE of Shib?n al Qan??ir, Egypt M3.9 117 km
Feb 23, 2023 23 km NNW of Suez, Egypt M3.8 119 km
Sep 28, 1994 51 km E of Ismailia, Egypt M3.8 101 km
Jun 8, 1992 93 km NNW of ‘Izbat al Burj, Egypt M3.6 134 km
Jan 13, 1994 9 km SE of Al Kh?nkah, Egypt M3.5 127 km
Dec 1, 1996 36 km SSW of Ismailia, Egypt M3.5 101 km
Mar 30, 2018 15 km ESE of New Cairo, Egypt M3.3 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
August 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
December 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in

Al Maţarīyah has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 57°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 2.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.7") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Al Maţarīyah

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Al-Asafra Secondary School
Al-Khalyla Primary School
Al-Horriya Primary School
Al Asafra Primary School
Al Sayeda Nafisa Preparatory School for Girls
Al-Asafra Preparatory School for Boys
Al-Salam Primary School
Al Asafra Primary School
Al Sayeda Nafisa Preparatory School for Girls
Al-Horriya Primary School
Al-Asafra Secondary School
Al-Khalyla Primary School
Al-Asafra Preparatory School for Boys
Al-Salam Primary School
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Radio Stations near Al Maţarīyah

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Libraries in Al Maţarīyah

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
public Masr library0.0
public Masr library0.0

Farmers Markets in Al Maţarīyah

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
السوق التجاري

Train Stations in Al Maţarīyah

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Matareya

Stadiums & Teams in Al Maţarīyah

TeamLeagueDivision
نادى الرباط

Airports Near Al Maţarīyah

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Port Said International AirportPSDLarge Airport
Abu Suwayr Air BaseMedium Airport
Al Mansurah AirbaseMedium Airport
Ismailia Air BaseMedium Airport
As Salihiyah AirportSmall Airport
El Sheikh Gebeil AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Al Maţarīyah

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Al-Asafra Post Office
Al-Asafra Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Al Maţarīyah

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Al-Rahma Mosque
Al-Rahma Mosque
El-Shaarawy Mosque
El-Shaarawy Mosque
The Great Mosque of Al-Asafra
The Great Mosque of Al-Asafra

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Elevation
10 m (33 ft)

Around Al Maţarīyah

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 14
Hospitals 1
Places of Worship 3

🇪🇬 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 Maţarīyah

What is the population of Al Maţarīyah?

Al Maţarīyah has a population of 162,045 residents and is located in Egypt. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 3,569.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Al Maţarīyah?

Al Maţarīyah 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 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.9 inches.

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