Kafr ash Shaykh
EgyptEG
City in Egypt
Kafr El Sheikh is an Egyptian city and the capital of Kafr El Sheikh Governorate, Egypt, about 134 km north of Cairo, in the Nile Delta of lower Egypt. As of 2023, the city had a population of around 186,857.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 103,301
- Coordinates
- 31.112, 30.940
- Timezone
- Africa/Cairo
- Elevation
- 14 m
Overview of Kafr ash Shaykh
Travellers heading to Egypt will find Kafr ash Shaykh, a compact city. It counts about 103,301 residents. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. What stands out most: water sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Kafr ash Shaykh
Water Sports in Kafr ash Shaykh
(1)Under water sports, Kafr ash Shaykh is tagged with Surf. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Kafr ash Shaykh.
Best time to visit Kafr ash Shaykh
June to September brings the conditions water activities need.
Getting there & around
Reach Kafr ash Shaykh by regional transport from the nearest hub in Egypt; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: Africa/Cairo.
Similar destinations
Places near Kafr ash Shaykh that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kafr ash Shaykh known for?
- Kafr ash Shaykh, in Egypt, is best known for water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 103,301 residents.
- What can you do in Kafr ash Shaykh?
- Recorded activities in Kafr ash Shaykh include Surf. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Kafr ash Shaykh?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need.
- Where is Kafr ash Shaykh located?
- Kafr ash Shaykh is located in Egypt. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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