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Al Qanāyāt, Egypt

Sharqia · Egypt

Al Qanāyāt is a mid-size city in Sharqia, Egypt with a population of 70,687. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

70,687 Population 258/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
1.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Cairo Timezone

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About Al Qanāyāt

El Qanayat is a town in the Sharqia Governorate of Egypt, located in the northeastern Nile Delta. It serves as a northwestern suburb of Zagazig.

People

Population70,687
Density258/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain1.3 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population70,687
Population Density258 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates30.6193°, 31.4617°
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Country🇪🇬 Egypt
State / ProvinceSharqia
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation1.3 inches (33 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Al Qanāyāt

Al Qanāyāt is a mid-size city in Egypt (Sharqia) with a population of 70,687. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Cairo.

Climate in Al Qanāyāt

Al Qanāyāt has an average annual temperature of 22.7°C (73°F). The hottest month is Jul (31.2°C), the coldest is Jan (13.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 119 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.1°C / 56°F 4.4° / 24.7° 20.7
Feb 13.7°C / 57°F 5.4° / 29.2° 14.2
Mar 16.5°C / 62°F 6.2° / 32.1° 33.0
Apr 21.2°C / 70°F 9.7° / 39.6° 21.9
May 25.9°C / 79°F 13.3° / 43° 0.2
Jun 29.6°C / 85°F 17.7° / 44.3° 0.3
Jul 31.2°C / 88°F 20.5° / 43.7° 0.2
Aug 31°C / 88°F 21.4° / 43.6° 0.2
Sep 29.2°C / 85°F 19.7° / 42.2° 0.2
Oct 25.2°C / 77°F 16.1° / 38.1° 6.3
Nov 20.5°C / 69°F 11.2° / 31.9° 8.1
Dec 15.9°C / 61°F 7.5° / 26.6° 14.1
Al Qanāyāt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 334 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 1.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average68.2°F
26% above Egypt avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area274.2 sq mi (710.1 km²)
Population Density258/sq mi
Coordinates30.6193°N, 31.4617°W
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.3"
97% below Egypt avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.28"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M3.8 on Feb 23, 2023.

Oct 12, 1992 10 km ESE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M5.8 98 km
Nov 26, 1996 20 km SSW of Ismailia, Egypt M4.6 73 km
Nov 5, 1992 12 km SSW of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.5 110 km
Oct 22, 1992 24 km ESE of ?alw?n, Egypt M4.5 96 km
Mar 10, 1993 Egypt M4.5 63 km
May 22, 1992 48 km SSE of At Tall al Kab?r, Egypt M4.5 75 km
Aug 24, 2002 4 km ESE of Al Kh?nkah, Egypt M4.4 47 km
Dec 17, 2001 10 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.4 102 km
Jun 12, 2001 18 km NNE of ??miyah, Egypt M4.4 118 km
Apr 16, 2005 39 km W of Ain Sukhna, Egypt M4.4 119 km
Nov 10, 1992 14 km S of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.4 111 km
Feb 27, 2015 64 km N of Al ??m?l, Egypt M4.3 146 km
Feb 1, 2022 33 km E of Al W?si?ah, Egypt M4.3 140 km
Jan 21, 2017 35 km SE of Bilbays, Egypt M4.3 58 km
Feb 16, 2012 47 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.3 120 km
Jun 13, 1993 21 km WNW of ??miyah, Egypt M4.3 134 km
Jun 21, 2008 40 km W of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.3 122 km
Jul 18, 2014 24 km NNW of Suez, Egypt M4.2 104 km
Jul 31, 2005 14 km WNW of Al ‘Ayy??, Egypt M4.1 111 km
Nov 5, 1992 7 km SSE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.1 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Wettest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.2 in
March 60°F (15°C) 0.2 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in
May 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in
June 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in
September 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
November 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in

Al Qanāyāt has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 53°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.3") and June the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Al Qanāyāt

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Al Qanāyāt

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
samirklaza0.0
samirklaza0.0
مكتبة الشوبكي0.0
مكتبة وخردوات أبو لين0.0
مكتبة وخردوات أبو لين0.0

Farmers Markets in Al Qanāyāt

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Al Jumlah Market
Frozen Roll's

Stadiums & Teams in Al Qanāyāt

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Al Qanāyāt

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cairo International AirportCAILarge Airport
Sphinx International AirportSPXLarge Airport
Abu Suwayr Air BaseMedium Airport
Al Mansurah AirbaseMedium Airport
Almaza Air Force BaseMedium Airport
Bilbeis 2 AirfieldMedium Airport
Bilbeis Air BaseMedium Airport
Birma Air BaseMedium Airport
Cairo West Air BaseMedium Airport
Capital International AirportCCEMedium Airport
Quesna AirportMedium Airport
Al Battikh AirfieldSmall Airport
As Salihiyah AirportSmall Airport
El Sheikh Gebeil AirportSmall Airport
Inshas Air BaseSmall Airport
Sheikh Zayed City Military AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Al Qanāyāt

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
مكتب بريد فرسيس

Churches & Religious Organizations in Al Qanāyāt

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
( مسجد الشوادفية ( ولا تجوز فيه الصلاة لأن به قبر
الجمعية الشرعية
الجمعية الشرعية
مسجد ابو بكر الصديق
مسجد الانوار المحمدية
مسجد الخطاطبة
مسجد السناجرة
مسجد المدينة
مسجد ومجمع المصطفى

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Elevation
14 m (46 ft)

Around Al Qanāyāt

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 4
Hospitals 2
Restaurants 10
Cafes 4
Supermarkets 1
Banks 1
Parks 2
Places of Worship 1

Things to See Near Al Qanāyāt

1 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (1)
  • • Leontopolis

🇪🇬 About Egypt

Capital Cairo
Population 98,423,595
Area 1,001,450 km²
GDP (USD) $395,926,075,163
GDP per capita $3,457
HDI 0.728
Life expectancy 71.6 years
Internet users 72.7%
Urban population 42.7%
Currency EGP (Pound)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +20
TLD .eg
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Egypt

7 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 7 Christmas Day (Orthodox) عيد الميلاد المجيد
Jan 25 Revolution Day 2011 / National Police Day عيد الثورة 25 يناير
Apr 25 Sinai Liberation Day عيد تحرير سيناء
May 1 Labour Day عيد العمال
Jul 2 June 30 Revolution ثورة 30 يونيو
Jul 23 Revolution Day عيد ثورة 23 يوليو
Oct 6 Armed Forces Day عيد القوات المسلحة

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Frequently Asked Questions About Al Qanāyāt

What is the population of Al Qanāyāt?

Al Qanāyāt has a population of 70,687 residents and is located in Egypt. The population density is 258 people per square mile, spread across 274.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Al Qanāyāt?

Al Qanāyāt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.3 inches.

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