Tahta, Sohag

Sohag is a city on the west bank of the Nile in Upper Egypt, serving as the capital of the Sohag Governorate since 1960. The city's economy relies on trade, administrative and educational services, and small industries such as carpets, furniture, spinning, weaving, and sugar production. Sohag experiences a hot desert climate, with significant temperature differences between day and night. The cost of living in Sohag is considered below average compared to the rest of Egypt, with a relatively affordable housing index.