Maţāy, Egypt

Minya · Egypt

Maţāy is a mid-size city in Minya, Egypt with a population of 46,903. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

46,903 Population 167/sq mi density
125 ft Elevation 38 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
0.2 in Annual Rain
Africa / Cairo Timezone

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About Maţāy

Matai is a city in the Minya Governorate in Upper Egypt. It lies between Samalout and Beni Mazar. It is identified with the ancient town of Matoi and its name comes from the Coptic word for "soldier".

People

Population46,903
Density167/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain0.2 in/yr
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Population46,903
Population Density167 / sq mi
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Coordinates28.4187°, 30.7786°
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Country🇪🇬 Egypt
State / ProvinceMinya
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation0.2 inches (5 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Maţāy

Maţāy is a mid-size city in Egypt (Minya) with a population of 46,903. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.2 inches. The timezone is Africa/Cairo.

Climate in Maţāy

Maţāy has an average annual temperature of 22.8°C (73°F). The hottest month is Jul (31.5°C), the coldest is Jan (12°C). Average annual precipitation is 33 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12°C / 54°F 2.6° / 25.6° 2.8
Feb 13.2°C / 56°F 3.6° / 28.1° 6.3
Mar 16.9°C / 62°F 5° / 33.8° 11.4
Apr 22.1°C / 72°F 8.4° / 39.4° 0.2
May 27.2°C / 81°F 13.4° / 43.2° 0.0
Jun 30.4°C / 87°F 18.9° / 43.9° 0.0
Jul 31.5°C / 89°F 20.8° / 43.1° 0.0
Aug 31.5°C / 89°F 21.4° / 43.1° 0.0
Sep 29.3°C / 85°F 18.9° / 42.2° 0.0
Oct 24.9°C / 77°F 15° / 37.9° 2.6
Nov 19.4°C / 67°F 9.3° / 31.2° 2.0
Dec 14.7°C / 58°F 5.5° / 25.8° 7.8
Maţāy has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 0.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average70.8°F
31% above Egypt avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area281.0 sq mi (727.7 km²)
Population Density167/sq mi
Coordinates28.4187°N, 30.7786°E
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.2"
99% below Egypt avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.04"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 1, 2022.

Nov 5, 1992 12 km SSW of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.5 145 km
Oct 11, 1999 69 km SE of Ban? Suwayf, Egypt M4.5 80 km
Jun 12, 2001 18 km NNE of ??miyah, Egypt M4.4 137 km
Nov 10, 1992 14 km S of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.4 143 km
Jun 13, 1993 21 km WNW of ??miyah, Egypt M4.3 128 km
Feb 1, 2022 33 km E of Al W?si?ah, Egypt M4.3 129 km
Oct 12, 1992 11 km SSE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.1 148 km
Jul 31, 2005 14 km WNW of Al ‘Ayy??, Egypt M4.1 143 km
Jul 7, 1990 69 km ESE of Al W?si?ah, Egypt M3.8 125 km
May 4, 1993 23 km WSW of I?s?, Egypt M3.7 84 km
Apr 1, 1993 9 km NNE of Mallaw?, Egypt M3.7 68 km
Oct 13, 1992 14 km S of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M3.7 143 km
Dec 4, 1992 7 km SE of A? ?aff, Egypt M3.6 134 km
Oct 12, 1992 11 km ENE of A? ?aff, Egypt M3.4 146 km
Nov 6, 1992 11 km WSW of Al ‘Ayy??, Egypt M3.1 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Wettest
February 56°F (14°C) 0.0 in
March 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
June 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
September 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.0 in

Maţāy has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 54°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 0.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.0") and April the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Maţāy

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Minya AirportEMYSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Maţāy

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
المسجد البحري
المسجد القبلي
كنيسة ابونا عبد المسيح المناهري مطاي المنيا

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Elevation
40 m (131 ft)

Around Maţāy

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Places of Worship 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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What is the population of Maţāy?

Maţāy has a population of 46,903 residents and is located in Egypt. The population density is 167 people per square mile, spread across 281.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Maţāy?

Maţāy has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 0.2 inches.

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