Ismailia Population 2026
Ismailia has a population of 429,465, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Ismailia. Roughly 0.4% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
429,465
Rank in Egypt
#15
Coordinates
30.60°N, 32.27°E
~14 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
115 km
71 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ismailia
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Fāyīd | 35,066 | #178 |
| Al Qanţarah | 31,808 | #189 |
Cities near Ismailia
- Al Qanţarah31,808 people · ~28 km away
- Fāyīd35,066 people · ~33 km away
- Fāqūs116,945 people · ~47 km away
- Al Qurayn94,632 people · ~51 km away
- Abū Kabīr154,466 people · ~59 km away
- Al ‘Āshir min Ramaḑān246,148 people · ~61 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ismailia?
Ismailia has a population of 429,465 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Ismailia in?
Ismailia is located in Ismailia, Egypt.
Is Ismailia the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 115 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.