Al Qanţarah Population 2026
Al Qanţarah has a population of 31,808, making it the #189 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Ismailia. It is about 302× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
31,808
Rank in Egypt
#189
Coordinates
30.86°N, 32.31°E
~6 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
135 km
84 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ismailia
Cities near Al Qanţarah
- Ismailia429,465 people · ~28 km away
- Al Maţarīyah162,045 people · ~45 km away
- Port Said780,515 people · ~45 km away
- Al Manzalah127,394 people · ~49 km away
- Fāqūs116,945 people · ~51 km away
- Al Jammālīyah99,641 people · ~56 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al Qanţarah?
Al Qanţarah has a population of 31,808 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #189 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Al Qanţarah in?
Al Qanţarah is located in Ismailia, Egypt.
Is Al Qanţarah the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 135 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.