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Girga, Egypt

Sohag · Egypt

Girga is a large city in Sohag, Egypt with a population of 151,256. Elevation: 256 ft (78 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

151,256 Population 28/sq mi density
256 ft Elevation 78 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
0.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Cairo Timezone

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About Girga

Girga

Girga, alternatively Digirga, Digurga or Jirjā is a city in the Sohag Governorate of Upper Egypt located on the west bank of the Nile. It is the metropolitan see of the Coptic Orthodox Church, and is the oldest continuously-inhabited city on the African continent.

People

Population151,256
Density28/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain0.1 in/yr
Sunny Days336/yr
Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Population151,256
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Coordinates26.3372°, 31.8930°
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Country🇪🇬 Egypt
State / ProvinceSohag
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation0.1 inches (2 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Girga

Girga is a large city in Egypt (Sohag) with a population of 151,256. The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet (78 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Cairo.

Climate in Girga

Girga has an average annual temperature of 24.5°C (76°F). The hottest month is Aug (33.3°C), the coldest is Jan (13°C). Average annual precipitation is 2 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13°C / 55°F 2.2° / 28.4° 0.3
Feb 14.5°C / 58°F 3.2° / 30.8° 1.1
Mar 19.2°C / 66°F 6.2° / 36.8° 0.1
Apr 24.8°C / 77°F 9.7° / 41.4° 0.0
May 29.5°C / 85°F 14.9° / 44.3° 0.6
Jun 32.6°C / 91°F 20.5° / 45.6° 0.0
Jul 33.1°C / 92°F 22.5° / 44.8° 0.0
Aug 33.3°C / 92°F 23° / 44.4° 0.0
Sep 31°C / 88°F 20° / 44.1° 0.0
Oct 26.7°C / 80°F 15.2° / 40.5° 0.2
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 9.7° / 33.4° 0.0
Dec 15.9°C / 61°F 5.3° / 30.1° 0.1
Girga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 87°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 0.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 256 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 87°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average73.6°F
36% above Egypt avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average87°F (31°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation256 ft (78 m)
Area5,443.4 sq mi (14,098.4 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates26.3372°N, 31.8930°W
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.1"
100% below Egypt avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 0.04"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Jun 4, 2003.

Jun 4, 2003 45 km ENE of Al Bad?r?, Egypt M4.7 85 km
Dec 14, 1998 41 km WSW of Juhaynah, Egypt M4.5 83 km
Feb 23, 1990 96 km N of Qin?, Egypt M4.0 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in Wettest
March 65°F (19°C) 0.0 in
April 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in
May 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
June 87°F (30°C) 0.0 in
July 87°F (31°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in
September 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
October 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in

Girga has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 56°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 0.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.0") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Girga

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
قرية كوم معين
كوم معين
مدرسه خالد بن الوليد
مدرسه بندار الغربيه الاعداديه المشتركه
Bandar Al-Sharqiyah Joint Preparatory School
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Radio Stations near Girga

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Girga

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Commercial Market
Commercial Market
souk
souk
souk
souk
souk

Clinics in Girga

14 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mahmoud darwesh clinic
احمد طه
ايمن السكرى
د.علاء مهران
د.ياسر عثمان
درويش عصام
سهير الجمال
عثمان احمد عثمان
مجدى اديب
مجدى اديب
محمد جمال حماية
منتصر الدباح
مها المصرى
هويدا منصور

Train Stations in Girga

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gerga
Mahattat al Asirat

Gas Stations in Girga

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

محطه وقود

Stadiums & Teams in Girga

TeamLeagueDivision
Sohag Stadium

Airports Near Girga

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sohag International AirportHMBLarge Airport

Post Offices in Girga

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
مكتب بريد بندار الشرقيه

Treatment Centers in Girga

26 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
D emil khela
Email khela
احمد الطيب
احمد رضوان
اسامة عبد الحميد
اسكندر عزمى
اكرم قدرى
الزهراء السيد شرف
ايمن طه موسى
د.اسحق كامل
د.اكرم شعبان
د.اميل خله
د.جمال مازن
د.شادية حراز
د.عاطف حراز
د.محمد صفوت
د.مهاب رياض
د.مينا مفيد
رمضان ابو الحسن
سهام صديق
شادى فاروق
عاطف حبيب
م ناصر
مايكل سامى
محمود عبدالحفيظ
نظام كامل

Churches & Religious Organizations in Girga

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Al Awad Mosque
Al Sultan Mosque
كنيسة القديس الانبا شنوده
مسجد آل حمد
مسجد ال رمضان بندار الشرقيه
مسجد النفق
مسجد مساكن بندار

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Elevation
70 m (230 ft)

Around Girga

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hospitals 2
Pharmacies 2
Parks 1
Places of Worship 1

Things to See Near Girga

1 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (1)
  • • al-Maḥāsna

🇪🇬 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 Girga

What is the population of Girga?

Girga has a population of 151,256 residents and is located in Egypt. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 5,443.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Girga?

Girga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 336 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 0.1 inches.

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