Girga
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Girga month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Girga are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 21–23°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 41°C), January the coldest (average low 8°C), and February the wettest (about 1 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.3 | 8.0 | 0 | 9.8 |
| February | 23.2 | 9.5 | 1 | 10.2 |
| March | 28.4 | 13.3 | 0 | 11.4 |
| April | 33.6 | 17.9 | 0 | 11.7 |
| May | 37.8 | 22.4 | 0 | 12.1 |
| June | 40.4 | 25.4 | 0 | 12.8 |
| July | 40.5 | 26.2 | 0 | 12.5 |
| August | 40.4 | 26.5 | 0 | 12.0 |
| September | 38.2 | 24.2 | 0 | 11.7 |
| October | 34.3 | 20.2 | 0 | 11.0 |
| November | 28.5 | 15.1 | 0 | 10.4 |
| December | 23.4 | 10.3 | 0 | 9.9 |
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Research updated Thursday, October 1, 2026Past and future events in Girga
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- Documented history · 2025
As of 2025, it remains inconclusive whether Girga or nearby village of Birba is the site of Thinis (Birba was confirmed to be the site of the capital of Egypt during the 1st and 2nd dynasties).
- Documented history · 1791
In 1791, Saint Yousab El Abah (also Joseph el-Abbah) was the bishop of the city.
- Documented history · 1907
In 1907 Girga had a population of 19,893, of whom about one-third were Copts.
- Historical location status of Thinis
As of 2025, it remains inconclusive whether Girga or nearby village of Birba is the site of Thinis.
- 1907 Population Record
Girga had a population of 19,893 in 1907, with about one-third being Copts.
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01 · EconomyWork and the economy in Girga
Girga is a city located in the Sohag Governorate of Upper Egypt on the west bank of the Nile. With a population recorded at 151,256, it serves as the metropolitan see of the Coptic Orthodox Church.
The present-day economy of Girga features various manufacturing and traditional industries. Economic activities within the city include cane sugar manufacturing and pottery production.
02 · OverviewGirga, in brief
Overview of Girga
Girga is a city located in the Sohag Governorate of Upper Egypt on the west bank of the Nile. It is the metropolitan see of the Coptic Orthodox Church and holds distinction as the oldest continuously-inhabited city on the African continent, tracing back to the late 4th millennium BC.
Positioned at coordinates 26.33721 latitude and 31.89295 longitude in the Africa/Cairo timezone, the city currently supports a population of 151,256 residents within Egypt. The local municipal economy features diverse manufacturing and handicraft sectors, specifically including cane sugar manufacturing and pottery. Transactions within the regional economy utilize the Egyptian pound, denoted by the currency code EGP. Multilingual administration and commerce throughout the area incorporate Arabic, English, and French languages.
Historically, the settlement served as the capital of the Girga Governorate until 1960, at which point the administrative center transferred to Sohag and the governorate name was updated accordingly. Earlier in its administrative history, the city also functioned as the capital of Upper Egypt during Ottoman rule. Archaeological territories within the municipality encompass Beit Khallaf, which contains a necropolis featuring mudbrick tombs originating from the 3rd dynasty.
Geographical coordinates and regional data for the urban center are cataloged in geographic references such as the GeoNames record for Girga. Further historical context regarding the urban center's development, architecture, and religious landmarks can be found on Girga.
Frequently Asked Questions about Girga
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01 · Q&AWhere is Girga located and what are its coordinates?
Girga is situated in Egypt at geographic coordinates 26.3372, 31.8929, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Girga?
Girga has a recorded population of approximately 151,256 and observes the Africa/Cairo time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Girga?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Girga include AR-EG, English, French, with EGP used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Girga?
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