Port Said Population 2026
Port Said has a population of 780,515, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Port Said. Roughly 0.6% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
780,515
Rank in Egypt
#5
Coordinates
31.27°N, 32.30°E
~16 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
167 km
104 miles, straight line
Cities near Port Said
- Al Maţarīyah162,045 people · ~27 km away
- Al Manzalah127,394 people · ~37 km away
- Al Jammālīyah99,641 people · ~43 km away
- Al Qanţarah31,808 people · ~45 km away
- Damietta305,920 people · ~49 km away
- Ar-Rawḍah31,240 people · ~52 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Port Said?
Port Said has a population of 780,515 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Port Said in?
Port Said is located in Port Said, Egypt.
Is Port Said the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 167 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.