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Zagazig

City in Sharqia, Egypt

Overview

Zagazig is a lively university town and the capital of Egypt's Sharqia Governorate, located on the banks of the Sweet Water Canal. It's known for its educational institutions, friendly locals, and thriving markets with a distinctly Egyptian character.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Egypt
Governorate
Sharqia
Population
Time Zone
Africa/Cairo
Coordinates
30.58°, 31.35°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
45
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$504
Local Cost
$232
Local Income
$185
Cashless
35
English
25
Temperature
22.3°C
Summer Avg
29.9°C
Winter Avg
14.1°C
Record High
46.8°C
Record Low
1.9°C
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
60 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
Distance

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.

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