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Meet people in Maţāy

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A few facts about Maţāy

  • About 82,000 people live in Maţāy.
  • It lies in the Minya region.
  • It's about 188 km to Cairo, the country's largest city.
  • For a bigger city, Minya is about 36 km away.
  • Close by: Banī Mazār (9 km), Samālūţ (14 km) and Maghāghah (26 km).

First-date ideas for Maţāy

Maţāy is small enough that you may have friends in common, so start with a relaxed coffee in the centre. If you would rather meet away from familiar faces, Banī Mazār is close by.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Maţāy: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Maţāy?

More than 880,000 people live within 50 km of Maţāy, in 7 towns and cities including Minya, Samālūţ and Maghāghah. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Maţāy?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Maţāy or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Maţāy real people?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I date someone from outside Maţāy?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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