Maghaghah
A Nile-side city on the west bank of the river in Egypt's Minya Governorate, Maghaghah is known for cotton ginning, onion processing, and the agricultural plains — planted with maize and wheat — that surround it. The city is also the birthplace of Taha Hussein, the celebrated figure of Arabic literature, who has a street named after him here, as well as the footballer Ahmed Hassan and the popular singer Hakim.
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- Population118,223
- Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 6.6 km4.1 mi
Maghaghah: quick answers
Where is Maghaghah?
Maghaghah is in Egypt.
How do you get to Maghaghah?
The nearest airport is El Minya (EMY), about 1 hr 50 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Maghaghah?
The warmest month is July, averaging 31°C87°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 14°C56°F. The wettest month is March, with about 3 mm0.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Maghaghah?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 café and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Maghaghah?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Al Fashn and Dayr Samalut.