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Edfu, Egypt

Aswan · Egypt

Edfu is a mid-size city in Aswan, Egypt with a population of 79,510. Elevation: 295 ft (90 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

79,510 Population 276/sq mi density
295 ft Elevation 90 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
0.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Cairo Timezone

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About Edfu

Edfu

Edfu is an Egyptian city, located on the west bank of the Nile River between Esna and Aswan, with a population of approximately 60,000 people. Edfu is the site of the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus and an ancient settlement, Tell Edfu. About 5 km (3.1 mi) south of Edfu are remains of ancient pyramids.

People

Population79,510
Density276/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain0.0 in/yr
Sunny Days336/yr
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Population79,510
Population Density276 / sq mi
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Coordinates24.9792°, 32.8772°
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Country🇪🇬 Egypt
State / ProvinceAswan
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)
Annual Precipitation0.0 inches (0 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Edfu

Edfu is a mid-size city in Egypt (Aswan) with a population of 79,510. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet (90 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 91°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Cairo.

Climate in Edfu

Edfu has an average annual temperature of 26.2°C (79°F). The hottest month is Aug (35°C), the coldest is Jan (14.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 8 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.4°C / 58°F 3.4° / 30° 1.8
Feb 16.1°C / 61°F 4.3° / 32.3° 0.5
Mar 20.9°C / 70°F 7.2° / 38.2° 0.0
Apr 26.6°C / 80°F 11.4° / 42.1° 0.0
May 31.2°C / 88°F 16.7° / 45.4° 1.6
Jun 34.3°C / 94°F 21.7° / 46.8° 0.1
Jul 34.6°C / 94°F 23.8° / 46.3° 0.0
Aug 35°C / 95°F 23.9° / 46° 2.9
Sep 32.9°C / 91°F 20.9° / 45.5° 0.0
Oct 28.7°C / 84°F 16.2° / 42.5° 0.1
Nov 22.1°C / 72°F 10.2° / 34.8° 0.0
Dec 17.3°C / 63°F 6.6° / 31.4° 0.8
Edfu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 336 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 0.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 91°F Jul (33°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above Egypt avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Area288.2 sq mi (746.4 km²)
Population Density276/sq mi
Coordinates24.9792°N, 32.8772°W
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.0"
100% below Egypt avg
Snowfall 0.0"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Wettest, Driest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
April 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
May 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in
June 90°F (32°C) 0.0 in
July 91°F (33°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 90°F (32°C) 0.0 in
September 87°F (31°C) 0.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in

Edfu has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 60°F in January to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 0.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.0") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Edfu

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Technical Secondary School for Girls
Secondary School for the Deaf and Dumb
Edfu Industrial Secondary School for Boys
Commercial Secondary School of Edfu
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Radio Stations near Edfu

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Edfu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
مكتبة الطفل0.0

Farmers Markets in Edfu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
local market street

Hotels in Edfu

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Eman
Happy Land Hotel
Hotel Amoun
Hotel Diamond also known as Massa

Cafes in Edfu

11 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Hadaba
El Sultan
Habesha Cafe
Shisha
Shisha
Shisha
Shisha
Shisha
Shisha
Shisha
shisha

Theatres in Edfu

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sound & Light Show

Clinics in Edfu

17 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alkashef Specialized Hospital
اسماء فوزى
بلال ابوزيد
حمدى كعوان
حمزة سعد
ربيع حسين
سليم حسن
شعبان كامل
عبد الاله العونى
عبدالسلام السايح
عماد مصطفى حامد
عمرو بكرى
محسن راجح
محمد عطية
محمد مهلل
محمد يونس
نجاح عبد المجيد

Dentists in Edfu

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EG #13300017003

Veterinaries in Edfu

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

الوحدة البيطرية بالكلح

Train Stations in Edfu

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Edfu

Bus Stations in Edfu

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Edfu minibus station
EG #1151592787

Banks in Edfu

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque du Caire

Airports Near Edfu

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Luxor International AirportLXRLarge Airport
Abu Rahal Well AirportSmall Airport
Darau AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Edfu

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
مكتب بريد كلح الجبل

Churches & Religious Organizations in Edfu

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Al Anba Bakhum
Saint Mary Church Edfu
الدير
مرور ادفو

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Elevation
86 m (282 ft)

Around Edfu

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 4
Hospitals 2
Pharmacies 13
Cafes 20
Supermarkets 1
Banks 1
Hotels 4
Parks 2
Places of Worship 4

Things to See Near Edfu

7 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (1)
  • • Edfu South Pyramid
🏛️ Ruins (5)
  • • First Hypostile Hall (Pronaos)
  • • Hall of Offering
  • • Offering rooms
  • • Sanctuary
  • • Second Hypostile Hall (Festival Hall)
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • nice view towards Horus 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 Edfu

What is the population of Edfu?

Edfu has a population of 79,510 residents and is located in Egypt. The population density is 276 people per square mile, spread across 288.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Edfu?

Edfu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 91°F in July. The area receives 336 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 0.0 inches.

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