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Sohag
City in Sohag, Egypt
Overview
Sohag, a city on the west bank of the Nile in Upper Egypt, is a regional center for commerce, culture, and education. Known for its relaxed atmosphere and proximity to Pharaonic and Coptic historical sites, Sohag offers an authentic Egyptian urban experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Egypt
Governorate
Sohag
Population
193,931
Time Zone
Africa/Cairo
Coordinates
26.56°, 31.69°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$442
Local Cost
$229
Local Income
$180
Cashless
25
English
25
Temperature
24.2°C
Summer Avg
32.2°C
Winter Avg
14.7°C
Record High
48.4°C
Record Low
-0.2°C
Humidity
30%
Precipitation
2 mm
Internet Speed
23 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
22
Coworking
0
Cafes
21
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HMB
Distance
24 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 77 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 63/100.
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