Tanta Population 2026
Tanta has a population of 576,648, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Gharbia. Roughly 0.5% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
576,648
Rank in Egypt
#9
Coordinates
30.79°N, 31.00°E
~18 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
84 km
52 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gharbia
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Al Maḩallah al Kubrá | 592,573 | #8 |
| Zefta | 111,700 | #65 |
| Samannūd | 87,921 | #83 |
| Kafr az Zayyāt | 83,348 | #88 |
| Basyūn | 75,084 | #104 |
| As Sanţah | 45,813 | #153 |
| Quţūr | 32,043 | #187 |
Cities near Tanta
- As Sanţah45,813 people · ~13 km away
- Talā72,536 people · ~13 km away
- Kafr az Zayyāt83,348 people · ~18 km away
- Birkat as Sab‘50,924 people · ~19 km away
- Quţūr32,043 people · ~21 km away
- Ash Shuhadā’76,071 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tanta?
Tanta has a population of 576,648 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Tanta in?
Tanta is located in Gharbia, Egypt.
Is Tanta the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 84 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.