Banī Mazār, Egypt

Minya · Egypt

Banī Mazār is a major city in Minya, Egypt with a population of 731,649. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

731,649 Population
125 ft Elevation 38 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
0.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Cairo Timezone

Discover Banī Mazār, Egypt

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Banī Mazār

Beni Mazar is a rural town in Egypt. It is located in the Minya Governorate, on the west bank of the Nile. The older name of the town is Shinwada which comes from Sahidic Coptic: ϭⲓⲛⲟⲩⲟⲟⲧⲉ meaning 'kailyard'.

People

Population731,649

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain0.2 in/yr
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Population731,649
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Coordinates28.4946°, 30.8053°
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Country🇪🇬 Egypt
State / ProvinceMinya
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation0.2 inches (5 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Banī Mazār

Banī Mazār is a major city in Egypt (Minya) with a population of 731,649. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Cairo.

Climate in Banī Mazār

Banī Mazār has an average annual temperature of 22.8°C (73°F). The hottest month is Jul (31.5°C), the coldest is Jan (12°C). Average annual precipitation is 33 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12°C / 54°F 2.6° / 25.6° 2.8
Feb 13.2°C / 56°F 3.6° / 28.1° 6.3
Mar 16.9°C / 62°F 5° / 33.8° 11.4
Apr 22.1°C / 72°F 8.4° / 39.4° 0.2
May 27.2°C / 81°F 13.4° / 43.2° 0.0
Jun 30.4°C / 87°F 18.9° / 43.9° 0.0
Jul 31.5°C / 89°F 20.8° / 43.1° 0.0
Aug 31.5°C / 89°F 21.4° / 43.1° 0.0
Sep 29.3°C / 85°F 18.9° / 42.2° 0.0
Oct 24.9°C / 77°F 15° / 37.9° 2.6
Nov 19.4°C / 67°F 9.3° / 31.2° 2.0
Dec 14.7°C / 58°F 5.5° / 25.8° 7.8
Banī Mazār has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 0.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average70.8°F
31% above Egypt avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Coordinates28.4946°N, 30.8053°E
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.2"
99% below Egypt avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 1, 2022.

Oct 12, 1992 10 km ESE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M5.8 147 km
Oct 11, 1999 69 km SE of Ban? Suwayf, Egypt M4.5 75 km
Nov 5, 1992 12 km SSW of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.5 137 km
Dec 17, 2001 10 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.4 148 km
Jun 12, 2001 18 km NNE of ??miyah, Egypt M4.4 128 km
Nov 10, 1992 14 km S of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.4 135 km
Jun 21, 2008 40 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.3 144 km
Jun 13, 1993 21 km WNW of ??miyah, Egypt M4.3 120 km
Feb 1, 2022 33 km E of Al W?si?ah, Egypt M4.3 121 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 M4.1 134 km
Nov 5, 1992 7 km SSE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.1 143 km
Jul 7, 1990 69 km ESE of Al W?si?ah, Egypt M3.8 118 km
May 4, 1993 23 km WSW of I?s?, Egypt M3.7 76 km
Oct 14, 1992 13 km NNW of Al ‘Ayy??, Egypt M3.7 142 km
Oct 13, 1992 14 km S of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M3.7 135 km
Apr 1, 1993 9 km NNE of Mallaw?, Egypt M3.7 76 km
Dec 4, 1992 7 km SE of A? ?aff, Egypt M3.6 125 km
Nov 7, 1992 12 km N of Al ‘Ayy??, Egypt M3.5 145 km
Oct 12, 1992 11 km ENE of A? ?aff, Egypt M3.4 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Wettest
February 56°F (14°C) 0.0 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
June 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
September 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.0 in

Banī Mazār has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 54°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 0.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.0") and April the driest (0.0").

View full weather details →

Train Stations in Banī Mazār

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beni Mazar
HSR Station

Gyms in Banī Mazār

2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bani Mazar Youth Center
مركز شباب بني مزار

Airports Near Banī Mazār

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bani Sweif Air Base-Medium Airport
El Minya AirportEMYSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Elevation
43 m (141 ft)

Around Banī Mazār

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pharmacies 1
Supermarkets 1

🇪🇬 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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Banī Mazār.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Banī Mazār

What is the population of Banī Mazār?

Banī Mazār has a population of 731,649 residents and is located in Egypt..

What is the weather like in Banī Mazār?

Banī Mazār has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 0.2 inches.

Nearby Cities

Maţāy 46,903 pop · 5.5 mi Maghāghah 75,657 pop · 10.8 mi Samālūţ 347,427 pop · 13.9 mi Al ‘Idwah 26,092 pop · 14.3 mi Al Fashn 61,372 pop · 23.4 mi Minya 298,021 pop · 28.0 mi Al-Minyā al-Jadīdah 17,470 pop · 28.2 mi Sumusţā as Sulţānī 11,844 pop · 29.3 mi Sumusţā al Waqf 11,844 pop · 29.6 mi Bibā 57,716 pop · 31.6 mi Banī ‘Ubayd 46,060 pop · 37.5 mi Abū Qurqāş 63,264 pop · 39.0 mi Banī Suwayf al Jadīdah 105,000 pop · 41.6 mi New Bani Sewif City 105,000 pop · 41.9 mi
Compare Banī Mazār with another city:

Want every data point for Banī Mazār?

The full profile puts all sections on one printable page, no tabs.

Full City Profile