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Mīt Ghamr, Egypt
Dakahlia · Egypt
Mīt Ghamr is a large city in Dakahlia, Egypt with a population of 153,754. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
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About Mīt Ghamr
Mit Ghamr is a city in Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt. It is located on the banks of the Damietta branch, an eastern distributary of the Nile Delta. It is a major center for the aluminium industry, accounting for more than 70% of Egypt's total production, especially aluminium utensils. Mit Ghamr is the second largest city in Dakahlia Governorate, beside the city of Mansoura. The city is historically important as a center of Sufism during the Mamluk era. The city was destroyed three times by fires, the most severe of which occurred in 1902, and each time it was rebuilt. In the modern era it was settled by foreign communities, with a number of notable acts of resistance to the French and British occupations occurring in the city. Mit Ghamr is one of the Egyptian cities that declared its independence in the 1919 Egyptian revolution through what became known as the Sultanate of Mit Ghamr. It is also known as the birthplace of the first savings bank in the Middle East and the first modern Islamic bank in the world.
People
Climate
| Population | 153,754 |
| Population Density | 43 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.7152°, 31.2592° |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo |
| Country | 🇪🇬 Egypt |
| State / Province | Dakahlia |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 1.6 inches (40 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mīt Ghamr
Mīt Ghamr is a large city in Egypt (Dakahlia) with a population of 153,754. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Cairo.
Climate in Mīt Ghamr
Mīt Ghamr has an average annual temperature of 22.7°C (73°F). The hottest month is Jul (31.2°C), the coldest is Jan (13.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 119 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.4°F |
| 27% above Egypt avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 3,569.6 sq mi (9,245.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.7152°N, 31.2592°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Cairo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 0.3 in |
Mīt Ghamr has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 54°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.4") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Mīt Ghamr
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Religious Institute | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Mīt Ghamr
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Mīt Ghamr
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmine and Rihan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Yasmine and Rihan Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mīt Ghamr
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Jumlah Market |
Restaurants in Mīt Ghamr
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Mīt Ghamr
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Mīt Ghamr
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Mīt Ghamr
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Mīt Ghamr
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cairo International Airport | CAI | Large Airport |
| Sphinx International Airport | SPX | Large Airport |
| Al Mansurah Airbase | — | Medium Airport |
| Almaza Air Force Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Bilbeis 2 Airfield | — | Medium Airport |
| Bilbeis Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Birma Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Cairo West Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Capital International Airport | CCE | Medium Airport |
| Gebel El Basur Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Quesna Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Al Battikh Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| El Sheikh Gebeil Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Inshas Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Sheikh Zayed City Military Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Mīt Ghamr
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| مكتب بريد |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Mīt Ghamr
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Masjid Elhaga Mona | |
| كنيسه مارمرقس | |
| مسجد الحمادى | |
| مسجد السلام | |
| مسجد القدس | |
| مسجد النور |
Quick Facts
Around Mīt Ghamr
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Mīt Ghamr
1 places within 15 km
- • Leontopolis
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Public Holidays in Egypt
7 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Mīt Ghamr?
Mīt Ghamr has a population of 153,754 residents and is located in Egypt. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 3,569.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mīt Ghamr?
Mīt Ghamr enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 54°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 1.6 inches.