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Ţahţā, Egypt

Sohag · Egypt

Ţahţā is a large city in Sohag, Egypt with a population of 134,314. Elevation: 217 ft (66 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

134,314 Population 25/sq mi density
217 ft Elevation 66 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
0.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Cairo Timezone

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About Ţahţā

Tahta is a city in the Sohag Governorate of Upper Egypt. It is located on the west bank of the Nile in an area known for its agricultural richness. Tahta had a population of 85,528 at the 2017 census. Egyptologists believe that the modern name may derive from the word Ta-ho-ty. Two famous monasteries are located near Tahta, the White Monastery and the Red Monastery. The town has a small but significant Coptic Catholic community.

People

Population134,314
Density25/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain0.0 in/yr
Sunny Days336/yr
Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Population134,314
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Coordinates26.7687°, 31.5020°
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Country🇪🇬 Egypt
State / ProvinceSohag
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation0.0 inches (1 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ţahţā

Ţahţā is a large city in Egypt (Sohag) with a population of 134,314. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet (66 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 56°F in January to 87°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Cairo.

Climate in Ţahţā

Ţahţā has an average annual temperature of 23.7°C (75°F). The hottest month is Aug (32.6°C), the coldest is Jan (12.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 5 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.3°C / 54°F 1.9° / 27.3° 1.1
Feb 13.7°C / 57°F 3° / 29.9° 2.3
Mar 18.3°C / 65°F 5.6° / 35.9° 0.2
Apr 23.9°C / 75°F 9.2° / 40.6° 0.0
May 28.6°C / 83°F 14.3° / 43.5° 0.7
Jun 31.8°C / 89°F 20° / 45° 0.0
Jul 32.5°C / 90°F 22° / 44° 0.0
Aug 32.6°C / 91°F 22.8° / 43.6° 0.0
Sep 30.2°C / 86°F 19.7° / 42.8° 0.0
Oct 25.7°C / 78°F 14.5° / 39.3° 0.4
Nov 20°C / 68°F 9.4° / 32.4° 0.0
Dec 15.1°C / 59°F 5.1° / 28.1° 0.3
Ţahţā has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 87°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 0.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 87°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average73.1°F
35% above Egypt avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Area5,443.4 sq mi (14,098.4 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates26.7687°N, 31.5020°W
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.0"
100% below Egypt avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 0.04"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Jun 4, 2003.

Jun 4, 2003 45 km ENE of Al Bad?r?, Egypt M4.7 51 km
Dec 14, 1998 41 km WSW of Juhaynah, Egypt M4.5 47 km
Feb 23, 1990 96 km N of Qin?, Egypt M4.0 125 km
Apr 1, 1993 9 km NNE of Mallaw?, Egypt M3.7 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in Wettest
March 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
April 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
May 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
June 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in
July 87°F (30°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in
October 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in

Ţahţā has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 56°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 0.0 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.0") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Ţahţā

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مجمع 25 يناير التعليمي
مدرسة عمر بن الخطاب
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Farmers Markets in Ţahţā

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
souk
souk
souk
souk
souk

Clinics in Ţahţā

10 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

باسم الراهب
د.مدحت ظريف
د.مدحت ظريف
عبد الحميد سلطان
عبدالحميد
عبدالحميد سلطان
ماهر بطيخ
محمد يونس
مدحت ظريف
هانى محمود فؤاد

Train Stations in Ţahţā

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mahattat al Sawamiah

Stadiums & Teams in Ţahţā

TeamLeagueDivision
Sohag Stadium

Airports Near Ţahţā

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Asyut International AirportATZLarge Airport
Sohag International AirportHMBLarge Airport

Treatment Centers in Ţahţā

26 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
D emil khela
Email khela
احمد الطيب
احمد رضوان
اسامة عبد الحميد
اسكندر عزمى
اكرم قدرى
الزهراء السيد شرف
ايمن طه موسى
د.اسحق كامل
د.اكرم شعبان
د.اميل خله
د.جمال مازن
د.شادية حراز
د.عاطف حراز
د.محمد صفوت
د.مهاب رياض
د.مينا مفيد
رمضان ابو الحسن
سهام صديق
شادى فاروق
عاطف حبيب
م ناصر
مايكل سامى
محمود عبدالحفيظ
نظام كامل

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ţahţā

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
كنيسة أبو حلقة

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Elevation
66 m (217 ft)

Around Ţahţā

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 2
Hospitals 1
Supermarkets 2

🇪🇬 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 Ţahţā

What is the population of Ţahţā?

Ţahţā has a population of 134,314 residents and is located in Egypt. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 5,443.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ţahţā?

Ţahţā has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 56°F in January, while summers reach an average of 87°F in July. The area receives 336 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 0.0 inches.

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