As Sallum
This compact Mediterranean harbour town at Egypt's far northwestern edge, As Sallum sits directly on the sea below the escarpment known as the Aqaba al-Kabir, with the Libyan border just a few kilometres to the west. The town is primarily a Bedouin community of fishermen, merchants, and herdsmen, and holds a Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery from the Second World War. Halfaya Pass lies a short distance to the south, and the town's own pass serves as the main route ascending the coastal ridge.
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- Population16,545
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 12 km7.4 mi
Nearest airports
As Sallum: quick answers
Where is As Sallum?
As Sallum is in Egypt.
How do you get to As Sallum?
The nearest airport is Sidi El Barrani (SQK), about 1 hr 21 min away by road.
What's the weather like in As Sallum?
The warmest month is August, averaging 26°C79°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 13°C55°F. The wettest month is January, with about 23 mm0.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)