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Kafr ash Shaykh, Egypt
Kafr el-Sheikh · Egypt
Kafr ash Shaykh is a large city in Kafr el-Sheikh, Egypt with a population of 194,569. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Kafr ash Shaykh
Kafr El Sheikh is an Egyptian city and the capital of Kafr El Sheikh Governorate, Egypt, about 134 km north of Cairo, in the Nile Delta of lower Egypt. As of 2023, the city had a population of around 186,857.
People
Climate
| Population | 194,569 |
| Population Density | 714 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.1117°, 30.9399° |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo |
| Country | 🇪🇬 Egypt |
| State / Province | Kafr el-Sheikh |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 2.8 inches (72 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kafr ash Shaykh
Kafr ash Shaykh is a large city in Egypt (Kafr el-Sheikh) with a population of 194,569. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 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 2.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Cairo.
Climate in Kafr ash Shaykh
Kafr ash Shaykh has an average annual temperature of 22.5°C (73°F). The hottest month is Jul (30.5°C), the coldest is Jan (13.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 134 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.9°F |
| 26% above Egypt avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 272.7 sq mi (706.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 714/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.1117°N, 30.9399°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.6 in |
Kafr ash Shaykh has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 55°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 2.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.8") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Kafr ash Shaykh
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| مدرسة النطاف | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة وي | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة النطاف | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة وي | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة مازار | — | — | — | — |
Hotels in Kafr ash Shaykh
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Kafr ash Shaykh
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Kafr ash Shaykh
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Kafr ash Shaykh
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Kafr ash Shaykh
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Kafr ash Shaykh
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Kafr ash Shaykh
3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Kafr ash Shaykh
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Kafr ash Shaykh
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kafr ash Shaykh
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kafr ash Shaykh
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Al Mansurah Airbase | — | Medium Airport |
| Bilbeis 2 Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Bilbeis Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Birma Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Gebel El Basur Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Jiyanklis Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Quesna Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Al Battikh Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| El Sheikh Gebeil Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Kafr ash Shaykh
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dar Elteb Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kafr ash Shaykh
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Al-Rahma Mousque | |
| الجامع الكبير | |
| المسجد الصغير | |
| جامع التربية | |
| مسجد الرحمة | |
| مسجد السلام | |
| مسجد الشراكي | |
| مسجد الطرابية | |
| مسجد المزينين | |
| مسجد خُطى الحبيب | |
| مسجد سيدي موسى | |
| مسجد عباد الرحمان |
Quick Facts
Around Kafr ash Shaykh
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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Public Holidays in Egypt
7 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Kafr ash Shaykh?
Kafr ash Shaykh has a population of 194,569 residents and is located in Egypt. The population density is 714 people per square mile, spread across 272.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kafr ash Shaykh?
Kafr ash Shaykh 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 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.8 inches.