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Taba, Egypt

South Sinai · Egypt

Taba is a small town in South Sinai, Egypt with a population of 700. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

700 Population 3/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
0.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Cairo Timezone

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About Taba

Taba

Taba is a town in the South Sinai of Egypt, near the northern tip of the Gulf of Aqaba. Taba is the location of one of Egypt's busiest border crossings. It is the northernmost resort of Egypt's Red Sea Riviera.

People

Population700
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain0.5 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population700
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates29.4920°, 34.8957°
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Country🇪🇬 Egypt
State / ProvinceSouth Sinai
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation0.5 inches (12 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Taba

Taba is a small town in Egypt (South Sinai) with a population of 700. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Cairo.

Climate in Taba

Taba has an average annual temperature of 25.6°C (78°F). The hottest month is Jul (33.8°C), the coldest is Jan (15.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 19 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.9°C / 61°F 10.4° / 21.4° 3.8
Feb 17.4°C / 63°F 11.7° / 23.2° 3.0
Mar 20.6°C / 69°F 14.7° / 26.5° 2.1
Apr 24.9°C / 77°F 18.5° / 31.3° 1.2
May 29.2°C / 85°F 22.5° / 35.8° 1.1
Jun 32.2°C / 90°F 25.3° / 39.1° 0.0
Jul 33.8°C / 93°F 27.1° / 40.4° 0.0
Aug 33.8°C / 93°F 27.4° / 40.2° 0.0
Sep 31.6°C / 89°F 25.5° / 37.6° 0.0
Oct 28°C / 82°F 22.2° / 33.7° 2.2
Nov 22.3°C / 72°F 16.6° / 28° 1.9
Dec 17.6°C / 64°F 12.1° / 23.1° 3.6
Taba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 335 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 0.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average71.5°F
32% above Egypt avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area278.5 sq mi (721.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates29.4920°N, 34.8957°W
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.5"
99% below Egypt avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 0.12"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

240 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Jun 15, 2021.

Nov 22, 1995 27 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M7.2 75 km
Aug 3, 1993 27 km NNE of Dahab, Egypt M6.1 91 km
Nov 23, 1995 23 km WSW of Tala Bay, Jordan M5.7 23 km
Aug 3, 1993 29 km S of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M5.7 83 km
Jun 27, 2015 0 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M5.5 55 km
Nov 22, 1995 20 km ENE of Dahab, Egypt M5.4 110 km
Aug 3, 1993 17 km E of Dahab, Egypt M5.3 112 km
Feb 21, 1996 Egypt M5.3 69 km
Aug 3, 1993 30 km ENE of Dahab, Egypt M5.1 100 km
Nov 22, 1995 50 km E of Dahab, Egypt M5.1 107 km
Aug 3, 1993 19 km NE of Dahab, Egypt M5.1 102 km
Dec 26, 1995 39 km SE of Tala Bay, Jordan M5.1 52 km
Dec 11, 1995 18 km S of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M5.0 71 km
Aug 3, 1993 29 km ESE of Dahab, Egypt M5.0 121 km
May 16, 2016 22 km NNE of Dahab, Egypt M5.0 97 km
Feb 26, 1996 38 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M5.0 85 km
Nov 22, 1995 35 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M4.9 81 km
Mar 8, 2000 24 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M4.9 75 km
Nov 24, 1995 12 km SSE of Nuwaybi‘a, Egypt M4.9 64 km
Nov 3, 1993 24 km NE of Dahab, Egypt M4.9 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1995 GULF OF ELAT-AQABA Earthquake 4.0 m 11 75 km
1068 GULF OF AQABA Earthquake 5 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.0 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 0.1 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.1 in
April 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
May 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
July 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in
September 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
November 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in
December 56°F (14°C) 0.1 in Wettest

Taba has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 54°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 0.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (0.1") and May the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Taba

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Glz (IL) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Sahar (IL) alternative rock, classic rock MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Taba

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aqaba Archaeological Museum
Eilat Gallery
Eilat History Museum
אילת עירי

Libraries in Taba

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Municipal library0.0

Farmers Markets in Taba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
8th Reseidential Area Market
8th Reseidential Area Market
8th Reseidential Area Market

Hotels in Taba

10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Wekala Aqua Park Resort
Hilton Taba Resort & Nelson Village
Miramar Resort
Morgana Taba
Mosaique Beach Resort
Movenpick Taba
Radisson Blu Resort
Sol Y Mar Sea Star Taba
Strand Beach & Golf Resort
The Bayview Taba Heights Resort

Theatres in Taba

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Roman Theatre

Castles in Taba

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Citadel of Salah Al-Din

Bus Stations in Taba

9 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Wekala Beach
El Wekala Hotel
Golf Center
Miramar Resort
Mosaique Beach Resort
Strand Beach & Golf Resort
Taba Hafilaat Station
The Bayview Taba Heights Resort
Waterworld Station

Gas Stations in Taba

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EG #685586324

Golf Courses in Taba

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Taba Heights Golf Resort

Airports Near Taba

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
King Hussein International AirportAQJLarge Airport
Ramon International AirportETMLarge Airport
Taba International AirportTCPMedium Airport
Al Quwayrah Highway StripSmall Airport
Ovda AirportVDASmall Airport

Post Offices in Taba

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Egypt Post

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Elevation
12 m (39 ft)

🇪🇬 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 Taba

What is the population of Taba?

Taba has a population of 700 residents and is located in Egypt. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 278.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Taba?

Taba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 0.5 inches.

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