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Burj al ‘Arab, Egypt

Alexandria · Egypt

Burj al ‘Arab is a small city in Alexandria, Egypt with a population of 22,444. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

22,444 Population 23/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
4.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Cairo Timezone

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About Burj al ‘Arab

Burj al ‘Arab

Borg El Arab is a city in the governorate of Alexandria, Egypt. and the capital of Borg El Arab Markaz. It is located about 52 kilometers south-west of Alexandria and some seven kilometers from the Mediterranean coast. North of Borg El Arab is the King Maryut resort and Lake Maryut. South of Borg El Arab is New Borg El Arab City. The city has an airport, Borg El Arab Airport, that serves nearly 250,000 passengers every year. Borg El Arab is widely considered an extension of the city of Alexandria.

People

Population22,444
Density23/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain4.5 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Population22,444
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Coordinates30.9032°, 29.5528°
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Country🇪🇬 Egypt
State / ProvinceAlexandria
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation4.5 inches (113 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Burj al ‘Arab

Burj al ‘Arab is a small city in Egypt (Alexandria) with a population of 22,444. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 4.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Cairo.

Climate in Burj al ‘Arab

Burj al ‘Arab has an average annual temperature of 21.4°C (71°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.8°C), the coldest is Feb (15.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 312 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.5°C / 60°F 10.8° / 21° 53.4
Feb 15.1°C / 59°F 11.4° / 22.3° 36.4
Mar 16°C / 61°F 11.5° / 24° 128.1
Apr 18.4°C / 65°F 13.8° / 29.8° 11.0
May 21.7°C / 71°F 16.3° / 33.2° 0.1
Jun 24.8°C / 77°F 20.2° / 31.9° 0.6
Jul 27.1°C / 81°F 23.7° / 32.6° 0.1
Aug 27.8°C / 82°F 24.8° / 32.5° 0.0
Sep 26.9°C / 80°F 23.3° / 34.5° 0.5
Oct 24.5°C / 76°F 20.8° / 30.3° 9.1
Nov 21.4°C / 71°F 16.4° / 26.7° 38.5
Dec 18°C / 64°F 13.2° / 22.6° 34.6
Burj al ‘Arab enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 328 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 4.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above Egypt avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area974.1 sq mi (2,523.0 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates30.9032°N, 29.5528°W
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.5"
88% below Egypt avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.34"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Sep 3, 2015.

Sep 3, 2015 47 km WSW of Al ‘Alamayn, Egypt M4.5 103 km
Nov 27, 1993 71 km N of Al ‘Alamayn, Egypt M4.3 86 km
May 25, 1994 31 km NW of Rosetta, Egypt M4.0 98 km
Mar 1, 2015 74 km NNW of Rosetta, Egypt M3.8 126 km
Nov 24, 1995 63 km N of Rosetta, Egypt M3.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Wettest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
March 60°F (15°C) 0.5 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
May 71°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
August 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in

Burj al ‘Arab has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 55°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 4.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.3") and May the driest (0.0").

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Hotels in Burj al ‘Arab

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Iberotel Borg El Arab Hotel

Cinemas in Burj al ‘Arab

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Krier 2

Train Stations in Burj al ‘Arab

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gabel al Hammam
برج العرب

Gas Stations in Burj al ‘Arab

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EG #3057698078
Misr Petroleum
Total Gas station

Shopping Malls in Burj al ‘Arab

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carrefour Orouba Mall, Borg El Arab

Stadiums & Teams in Burj al ‘Arab

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Burj al ‘Arab

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alexandria International AirportHBELarge Airport
Jiyanklis Air BaseMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Burj al ‘Arab

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
zogah

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Elevation
65 m (213 ft)
Postal Code
21933

🇪🇬 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 Burj al ‘Arab

What is the population of Burj al ‘Arab?

Burj al ‘Arab has a population of 22,444 residents and is located in Egypt. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 974.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Burj al ‘Arab?

Burj al ‘Arab enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 4.5 inches.

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