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El Gouna

City in Red Sea, Egypt

Overview

El Gouna is a purpose-built resort town on Egypt's Red Sea coast, famous for its lagoons, water sports, and laid-back Mediterranean vibe. The town offers a blend of luxury marinas, family-friendly beaches, and lively nightlife, making it a popular destination for both relaxation and adventure. With a friendly community and modern amenities, El Gouna provides a unique escape from city life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Egypt
Governorate
Red Sea
Population
15,000
Time Zone
Africa/Cairo
Coordinates
27.39°, 33.68°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
73
Female Safety
63
LGBTQ+ Safety
22
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
82
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,215
Local Cost
$760
Local Income
$300
Cashless
56
English
58
Temperature
25.1°C
Summer Avg
30.4°C
Winter Avg
19.1°C
Record High
42.4°C
Record Low
9.5°C
Humidity
51%
Precipitation
9 mm
Internet Speed
24 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
11
Parks
1
Transport
42
Walk Score
42
Footways
84.0
Airport
HRG
Distance
26 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 39 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 73/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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