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Kafr az Zayyāt, Egypt

Gharbia · Egypt

Kafr az Zayyāt is a mid-size city in Gharbia, Egypt with a population of 83,348. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

83,348 Population 106/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
1.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Cairo Timezone

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About Kafr az Zayyāt

Kafr az Zayyāt

Kafr Al-Zayyat is a city in the Gharbia Governorate, Egypt. Its population was estimated at 76,000 people in 2018. The older name of the town is Gerisan.

People

Population83,348
Density106/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain1.9 in/yr
Sunny Days333/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population83,348
Population Density106 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates30.8248°, 30.8181°
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Country🇪🇬 Egypt
State / ProvinceGharbia
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation1.9 inches (47 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kafr az Zayyāt

Kafr az Zayyāt is a mid-size city in Egypt (Gharbia) with a population of 83,348. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Cairo.

Climate in Kafr az Zayyāt

Kafr az Zayyāt has an average annual temperature of 22.2°C (72°F). The hottest month is Jul (30°C), the coldest is Jan (13.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 196 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.5°C / 56°F 5.8° / 23.8° 36.4
Feb 13.8°C / 57°F 6.3° / 28° 25.4
Mar 16°C / 61°F 7.2° / 30.9° 59.4
Apr 20°C / 68°F 10.1° / 38.6° 20.9
May 24.8°C / 77°F 13.4° / 42.5° 0.1
Jun 28.3°C / 83°F 18° / 43.1° 0.6
Jul 30°C / 86°F 20.8° / 42.1° 0.1
Aug 29.9°C / 86°F 21.8° / 42.4° 0.0
Sep 28.4°C / 83°F 20.1° / 41.3° 0.1
Oct 25°C / 77°F 17.5° / 37.8° 4.4
Nov 20.8°C / 69°F 12.1° / 31.6° 20.7
Dec 16.3°C / 61°F 8.2° / 26.2° 27.7
Kafr az Zayyāt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 333 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 1.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average68.4°F
27% above Egypt avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area783.7 sq mi (2,029.9 km²)
Population Density106/sq mi
Coordinates30.8248°N, 30.8181°W
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.9"
95% below Egypt avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.47"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.3 on Mar 30, 2018.

Oct 12, 1992 10 km ESE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M5.8 121 km
Jan 17, 2013 72 km NNE of Rosetta, Egypt M4.9 135 km
Nov 26, 1996 20 km SSW of Ismailia, Egypt M4.6 139 km
Nov 5, 1992 12 km SSW of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.5 125 km
Oct 22, 1992 24 km ESE of ?alw?n, Egypt M4.5 137 km
Mar 10, 1993 Egypt M4.5 115 km
May 22, 1992 48 km SSE of At Tall al Kab?r, Egypt M4.5 138 km
Dec 17, 2001 10 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.4 112 km
Jun 12, 2001 18 km NNE of ??miyah, Egypt M4.4 135 km
Nov 10, 1992 14 km S of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.4 129 km
Aug 24, 2002 4 km ESE of Al Kh?nkah, Egypt M4.4 90 km
Jun 13, 1993 21 km WNW of ??miyah, Egypt M4.3 139 km
Oct 12, 1996 80 km NNW of Al ??m?l, Egypt M4.3 134 km
Jun 21, 2008 40 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.3 117 km
Feb 16, 2012 47 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.3 109 km
Feb 27, 2015 64 km N of Al ??m?l, Egypt M4.3 121 km
Jan 21, 2017 35 km SE of Bilbays, Egypt M4.3 119 km
Nov 5, 1992 7 km SSE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.1 121 km
Oct 12, 1992 11 km SSE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.1 126 km
Jul 31, 2005 14 km WNW of Al ‘Ayy??, Egypt M4.1 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 56°F (14°C) 0.3 in
March 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in
April 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in
May 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
June 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 0.0 in
September 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
December 58°F (14°C) 0.4 in

Kafr az Zayyāt has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 55°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.5") and June the driest (0.0").

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Train Stations in Kafr az Zayyāt

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kafr Al-Zaiyat

Gas Stations in Kafr az Zayyāt

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EG #1093710208

Banks in Kafr az Zayyāt

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alex Bank - بنك الإسكندرية

Gyms in Kafr az Zayyāt

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

مركز شباب كفر الزيات

Airports Near Kafr az Zayyāt

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cairo International AirportCAILarge Airport
Sphinx International AirportSPXLarge Airport
Al Mansurah AirbaseMedium Airport
Almaza Air Force BaseMedium Airport
Birma Air BaseMedium Airport
Cairo West Air BaseMedium Airport
Gebel El Basur Air BaseMedium Airport
Jiyanklis Air BaseMedium Airport
Quesna AirportMedium Airport
Al Battikh AirfieldSmall Airport
Inshas Air BaseSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Kafr az Zayyāt

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Dar Elteb Clinic
Doctor Hosam Elhoshy

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kafr az Zayyāt

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مسجد سيد موسي العامري

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Elevation
18 m (59 ft)

Around Kafr az Zayyāt

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hospitals 1
Banks 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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kafr az Zayyāt

What is the population of Kafr az Zayyāt?

Kafr az Zayyāt has a population of 83,348 residents and is located in Egypt. The population density is 106 people per square mile, spread across 783.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kafr az Zayyāt?

Kafr az Zayyāt 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 80°F in July. The area receives 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.9 inches.

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