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Râs el-Barr, Egypt

Dakahlia · Egypt

Râs el-Barr is a small city in Dakahlia, Egypt with a population of 10,213. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

10,213 Population 38/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
4.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Cairo Timezone

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About Râs el-Barr

Râs el-Barr

Ezbet El Borg is a coastal city with a large fishing industry in Damietta Governorate, Egypt. It is 15 km (9 mi) northeast of Damietta, and 210 km (130 mi) from Cairo. Its population is approximately 70,000.

People

Population10,213
Density38/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain4.4 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population10,213
Population Density38 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates31.5103°, 31.8285°
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Country🇪🇬 Egypt
State / ProvinceDakahlia
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation4.4 inches (112 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Râs el-Barr

Râs el-Barr is a small city in Egypt (Dakahlia) with a population of 10,213. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 4.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Cairo.

Climate in Râs el-Barr

Râs el-Barr has an average annual temperature of 22°C (72°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.5°C), the coldest is Feb (15.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 176 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.7°C / 60°F 10.8° / 21.4° 43.1
Feb 15.4°C / 60°F 10.9° / 22.4° 26.6
Mar 16.6°C / 62°F 12.5° / 25.5° 39.6
Apr 19°C / 66°F 14.6° / 29.4° 14.8
May 22.4°C / 72°F 17.5° / 32.1° 0.2
Jun 25.7°C / 78°F 21.1° / 33.2° 0.5
Jul 28°C / 82°F 24.4° / 32.9° 0.1
Aug 28.5°C / 83°F 25.2° / 33.7° 0.0
Sep 27.6°C / 82°F 24.3° / 32.8° 0.0
Oct 25.1°C / 77°F 21.6° / 30.1° 4.7
Nov 22.1°C / 72°F 16.8° / 27.2° 19.6
Dec 18.4°C / 65°F 13° / 23.7° 27.1
Râs el-Barr enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 328 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 4.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average69.2°F
28% above Egypt avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area271.8 sq mi (703.9 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates31.5103°N, 31.8285°W
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.4"
88% below Egypt avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.10"
Driest Month (May) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 5, 2019.

Oct 19, 2012 138 km NNE of Rosetta, Egypt M5.1 141 km
Jan 17, 2013 72 km NNE of Rosetta, Egypt M4.9 128 km
Nov 26, 1996 20 km SSW of Ismailia, Egypt M4.6 125 km
Jul 5, 2019 102 km NNE of Rosetta, Egypt M4.4 132 km
Oct 12, 1996 80 km NNW of Al ??m?l, Egypt M4.3 99 km
Feb 27, 2015 64 km N of Al ??m?l, Egypt M4.3 81 km
Jan 21, 2017 35 km SE of Bilbays, Egypt M4.3 145 km
Jan 29, 2006 87 km NNE of Rosetta, Egypt M3.9 123 km
Dec 28, 1999 5 km ESE of Shib?n al Qan??ir, Egypt M3.9 142 km
Sep 28, 1994 51 km E of Ismailia, Egypt M3.8 140 km
Mar 28, 1990 113 km NNE of Rosetta, Egypt M3.7 128 km
Jun 8, 1992 93 km NNW of ‘Izbat al Burj, Egypt M3.6 93 km
Nov 24, 1995 63 km N of Rosetta, Egypt M3.5 137 km
Dec 1, 1996 36 km SSW of Ismailia, Egypt M3.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.7 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
August 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
December 60°F (16°C) 1.0 in

Râs el-Barr has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 57°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 4.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Râs el-Barr

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
El Gerby Preparotry
Marine School for Boys
Primary School
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Libraries in Râs el-Barr

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
public Masr library0.0
public Masr library0.0

Farmers Markets in Râs el-Barr

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
101 Street Market
Bahns
الوحيد لادوات الصيد والطعوم
الوحيد لادوات الصيد والطعوم
خالد ماركت
خالد ماركت
سوق اللسان
سوق اللسان

Hotels in Râs el-Barr

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abo Tabl
Alimam Alsyahy
Alwady
Elandlos
teeba
جرين هاوس

Restaurants in Râs el-Barr

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Balboul
Kholoud El Nile
Pizza Hut
Sea Door
عالفحم

Cafes in Râs el-Barr

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Celia
Hawaii
Queen
Water Park Caffe

Cinemas in Râs el-Barr

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Andlus

Theme Parks in Râs el-Barr

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Water Park

Bus Stations in Râs el-Barr

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

51 station
New Bus Station

Gas Stations in Râs el-Barr

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Total

Shopping Malls in Râs el-Barr

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hassan Mall

Stadiums & Teams in Râs el-Barr

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Râs el-Barr

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Port Said International AirportPSDLarge Airport
Al Mansurah AirbaseMedium Airport
As Salihiyah AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Râs el-Barr

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
AlGerby Mosque
Blessed Virgin Mary
Ebad Al-Rahman Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Elevation
8 m (26 ft)
Postal Code
34712

🇪🇬 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 Râs el-Barr

What is the population of Râs el-Barr?

Râs el-Barr has a population of 10,213 residents and is located in Egypt. The population density is 38 people per square mile, spread across 271.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Râs el-Barr?

Râs el-Barr enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 4.4 inches.

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