Banha
Banha sits on the east bank of the Damietta Branch of the Nile, forming a near-peninsula where water wraps around three sides of the city. The capital of Qalyubiyya Governorate in the Nile Delta, it is known for traditional ceramics and textiles, agricultural produce including cotton and sugarcane, and locally produced honey. Founded in 1850, it also serves as a rail hub between Cairo and cities of the Nile Delta.
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- Population182,254
- Nearest water from center 0.4 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 7.9 km4.9 mi
Banha: quick answers
Where is Banha?
Banha is in Egypt, about 50 km31 miles in a straight line from Giza.
How do you get to Banha?
The nearest airport is Cairo (CAI), about 1 hr 6 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Banha?
The warmest month is August, averaging 29°C83°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 14°C56°F. The wettest month is February, with about 7 mm0.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Banha?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 restaurants and 3 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.