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Minya, Egypt

Minya · Egypt

Minya is a large city in Minya, Egypt with a population of 283,605. Elevation: 171 ft (52 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

283,605 Population 1,009/sq mi density
171 ft Elevation 52 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
0.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Cairo Timezone

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About Minya

Minya

Minya is the capital of the Minya Governorate in Upper Egypt. It is located approximately 245 km (152 mi) south of Cairo on the western bank of the Nile River, which flows north through the city.

People

Population283,605
Density1,009/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain0.1 in/yr
Sunny Days336/yr
Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Population283,605
Population Density1,009 / sq mi
Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Coordinates28.0919°, 30.7581°
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Country🇪🇬 Egypt
State / ProvinceMinya
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation0.1 inches (3 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Minya

Minya is a large city in Egypt (Minya) with a population of 283,605. The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet (52 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 0.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Cairo.

Climate in Minya

Minya has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 26 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / 20.4° 0.7
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / 22.5° 4.3
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / 26.1° 0.1
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / 30.4° 0.1
May 0°C / 32°F — / 35.1° 0.2
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / 37.2° 0.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / 37.2° 0.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / 37.5° 2.9
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / 35.4° 4.5
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / 31.3° 2.4
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / 26° 0.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / 21.6° 10.4
Minya 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. 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 171 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average70.9°F
31% above Egypt avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Area281.0 sq mi (727.7 km²)
Population Density1,009/sq mi
Coordinates28.0919°N, 30.7581°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: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Oct 11, 1999.

Oct 11, 1999 69 km SE of Ban? Suwayf, Egypt M4.5 98 km
Jul 7, 1990 69 km ESE of Al W?si?ah, Egypt M3.8 150 km
May 4, 1993 23 km WSW of I?s?, Egypt M3.7 119 km
Apr 1, 1993 9 km NNE of Mallaw?, Egypt M3.7 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 56°F (13°C) 0.0 in Wettest
March 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
April 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
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

Minya has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 54°F in January to 84°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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Colleges & Universities in Minya

Institution Type Founded Website
Al-Minya University University
faculty of arts College
Faculty of Computers and Information College
Faculty of Engineering, Minia University University
Lotus University in Minia University

Schools in Minya

40 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Al-Etihad Secondary School
Mohamed Farid Primary School
Al-Islameya Private School
Language School
الزهراء الإبتدائية
Jesuit School
Al-Minya Military Secondary School
6th October Primary School
Taha Hussein Preparatory School
Al-Etihad Preparatory School
Al-Saeedeya Primary School
Taha Hussein Primary School
Al-Minya Secondary Grils' School
Al-Minya Prparatory School for Boys
Modern Preparatory School for Girls
Al-Minya New Secondary School for Girls
Complex of Al-Azhar Institutes
Abnaa Al-Thawra Primary
مدرسة الشرفا الاعدادية
مدرسة الشرفا الابتدائية
Al-Etihad Secondary School
Mohamed Farid Primary School
Al-Islameya Private School
Language School
الزهراء الإبتدائية
Jesuit School
Al-Minya Military Secondary School
6th October Primary School
Taha Hussein Preparatory School
Al-Etihad Preparatory School
Al-Saeedeya Primary School
Taha Hussein Primary School
Al-Minya Secondary Grils' School
Al-Minya Prparatory School for Boys
Modern Preparatory School for Girls
Al-Minya New Secondary School for Girls
Complex of Al-Azhar Institutes
Abnaa Al-Thawra Primary
مدرسة الشرفا الاعدادية
مدرسة الشرفا الابتدائية
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Radio Stations near Minya

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Minya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Echnaton Museum
Echnaton Museum

Libraries in Minya

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Culture Palace0.0

Hotels in Minya

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aton
Horus
Ibn Khasib
Ikhnaton Hotel
Lotus Hotel | فندق لوتس
Minya Beach Hotel
Minya University Hotel
Siva Nefertiti Hotel

Restaurants in Minya

13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bondo'aa
C-Boat
Crepiano
Creps
Mermaid Restaurant
Orkeed Restaurant
ROSTO FOR GRILLED MEAT AND CHICKEN
set el sham
SILVER KOUKH RESTAURANT
Titanic
حسين
مطعم الجامعة
مطعم كذا ميزة

Cafes in Minya

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ABO HALEEBA
barad shay
doctor keef cafe
Friday Cafe
Paccinos cafe
Toskanini

Theatres in Minya

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Roman Theater

Clinics in Minya

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Yasser Alhosseny Kids Clinic

Train Stations in Minya

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al-Minya
Damrais train station
Minya HSR Station

Bus Stations in Minya

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Express bus stop
long distance minibuses
Qustur position

Gas Stations in Minya

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Co-op – Gas Station Minya
EG #1004913289
EG #1005507338
EG #1889173579
EG #1889173583
محطة وطنية

Banks in Minya

8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank Misr
Cairo Bank
Commercial International Bank
Crédit Agricole
Development Bank
National Bank of Egypt
Piraeus
جمعية تنمية للقروض

Stadiums & Teams in Minya

TeamLeagueDivision
Minya stadium 1
Minya U stadium

Airports Near Minya

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Minya AirportEMYSmall Airport

Post Offices in Minya

8 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Egypt Post
Egypt Post
مكتب البوستة الرئيسي
مكتب البوستة الرئيسي
مكتب بريد أرض المولد
مكتب بريد أرض المولد
مكتب بريد الجامعة
مكتب بريد الجامعة

Treatment Centers in Minya

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Dr. Yasser Alhosseny Kids Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Minya

24 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Al Rahman
Al-Fouly Mosque
Al-Lamty Mosque
Al-Masry Mosque
Al-Shabab Al-Muslimeen Moesque
Al-Wadaa Mosque
DAMRIS OLD MOSQUE
Dayr al Anba Hur
Legal Assembly Mosque
Pretty Church
Saint Anthony Church
Saint Anthony Church
Saint George Church
Saint George Church
Salah Al-Din Mosque
The college mosque
الجامع الكبير
المسجد الغربي
كنيسة السيدة العذراء والانبا ابرام بالشرفا
كنيسة السيدة العذراء والانبا ابرام بالشرفا
لجنة زكاة الحوارته
مسجد الجامعة
مسجد المصليه
مصنع تله

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Elevation
49 m (161 ft)
Postal Code
61111
Twinned With
Hildesheim

Around Minya

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 24
Hospitals 13
Pharmacies 6
Restaurants 10
Cafes 10
Supermarkets 6
Banks 7
Hotels 4
Parks 10
Police Stations 1
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 14

Things to See Near Minya

3 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (1)
  • • Zawyet Sultan
🕳️ Caves (1)
  • • Fraser's Cave / Tombs of Fraser
⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • square

🇪🇬 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 Minya

What is the population of Minya?

Minya has a population of 283,605 residents and is located in Egypt. The population density is 1,009 people per square mile, spread across 281.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Minya?

Minya 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. 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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