As Sanţah Population 2026
As Sanţah has a population of 45,813, making it the #153 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Gharbia. It is about 210× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
45,813
Rank in Egypt
#153
Coordinates
30.75°N, 31.13°E
~11 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
77 km
48 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gharbia
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Al Maḩallah al Kubrá | 592,573 | #8 |
| Tanta | 576,648 | #9 |
| Zefta | 111,700 | #65 |
| Samannūd | 87,921 | #83 |
| Kafr az Zayyāt | 83,348 | #88 |
| Basyūn | 75,084 | #104 |
| Quţūr | 32,043 | #187 |
Cities near As Sanţah
FAQ
What is the population of As Sanţah?
As Sanţah has a population of 45,813 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #153 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is As Sanţah in?
As Sanţah is located in Gharbia, Egypt.
Is As Sanţah the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 77 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.