Kafr El Sheikh is an Egyptian city and the capital of Kafr El Sheikh Governorate, located about 134 km north of Cairo in the Nile Delta.
3 New Museums in 3 Different governorates
Map of Kafr El Sheikh Governorate in Egypt.
Historical Overview
Kafr El Sheikh was earlier known as Duminqun. Kafr El Sheikh Governorate, which was once part of the Gharbia Governorate, was created in 1949. It was originally named Fuadiyah or Fouadiyah in honour of King Fuad I of Egypt.
After the 1952 Revolution and the subsequent abolition of the monarchy, the governorate took the name of its capital city Kafr El Sheikh. The modern name of the city means "village of the sheikh", and refers to sheikh Talhha at-Tilmisānī, who died here in 1234. The area occupied today by the Kafr El Sheikh Governorate encompasses the ancient region of Bashmur and has been inhabited since ancient times.
The older name of the city, Dumaynaqun, is reconstructed from Coptic by Engsheden as ⲑⲙⲟⲩⲓ ("island") + a personal name.
Read also: Egyptian Adventure
Archaeological and Cultural Significance
Kafr El Sheikh has a noteworthy number of archaeological sites, at Tell Metoubes, Fuwwah, Desouk, Tell Qabrit, and other settlements around Lake Burrulus. The city museum showcases artifacts, mostly from Buto. Notable exhibits include artifacts depicting the conflict between Horus and his uncle Set, as well as a remarkable statue of Horus the Falcon.
Artifacts from Buto showcased in the museum.
The museum also highlights the period when the city of Sakha hosted the journey of the Holy Family in Egypt. The city of Fuwwah, known for its Islamic heritage, is also featured.
Climate
In Kafr ash Shaykh, the summers are long, hot, muggy, arid, and clear and the winters are cool, dry, and mostly clear. Based on the beach/pool score, the best time of year to visit Kafr ash Shaykh for hot-weather activities is from late May to mid October.
The hottest month of the year in Kafr ash Shaykh is August, with an average high of 93°F and low of 75°F. The cool season lasts for 3.1 months, from December 6 to March 10, with an average daily high temperature below 71°F. The coldest month of the year in Kafr ash Shaykh is January, with an average low of 49°F and high of 66°F.
Read also: Learn Arabic in Egypt: Guide
Climate classification map.
The clearer part of the year in Kafr ash Shaykh begins around May 22 and lasts for 5.0 months, ending around October 22. The clearest month of the year in Kafr ash Shaykh is August, during which on average the sky is clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy 100% of the time. The cloudier part of the year begins around October 22 and lasts for 7.0 months, ending around May 22. The cloudiest month of the year in Kafr ash Shaykh is December, during which on average the sky is overcast or mostly cloudy 29% of the time.
Rain falls throughout the year in Kafr ash Shaykh. The month with the most rain in Kafr ash Shaykh is January, with an average rainfall of 0.3 inches. The month with the least rain in Kafr ash Shaykh is July, with an average rainfall of -0.0 inches.
Wind and Water Temperature
The average hourly wind speed in Kafr ash Shaykh experiences mild seasonal variation over the course of the year. The windier part of the year lasts for 6.5 months, from January 22 to August 6, with average wind speeds of more than 9.4 miles per hour. The windiest month of the year in Kafr ash Shaykh is June, with an average hourly wind speed of 10.0 miles per hour.
The time of year with warmer water lasts for 3.5 months, from July 1 to October 15, with an average temperature above 78°F. The month of the year in Kafr ash Shaykh with the warmest water is August, with an average temperature of 81°F. The month of the year in Kafr ash Shaykh with the coolest water is February, with an average temperature of 62°F.
Read also: Clothing in Ancient Egypt
Tourism
Based on the tourism score, the best times of year to visit Kafr ash Shaykh for general outdoor tourist activities are from mid March to late May and from early October to early December, with a peak score in the first week of November. Based on the beach/pool score, the best time of year to visit Kafr ash Shaykh for hot-weather activities is from late May to mid October, with a peak score in the third week of September.
Modern Kafr El Sheikh
Kafr El Sheikh Governorate is divided into municipal divisions, with a total estimated population as of January 2023 of 3,695,336. According to population estimates, in 2023 the majority of residents in the governorate lived in rural areas, with an urbanization rate of only 23.1%.
Industries include cotton-processing factories, rice and fishing. The Governorate of Kafr el Sheikh is the holder of prestigious schools.
In 2016, Switzerland committed to funding a solid waste management program in Kafr El Sheikh, a project with the Egyptian Ministry of Environment that will conclude in 2021. Lake Burullus is located in the north of the Kafr El Sheikh governorate.
Popular articles:
tags: #Egypt
