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Al Qanţarah, Egypt

Ismailia · Egypt

Al Qanţarah is a mid-size city in Ismailia, Egypt with a population of 31,808. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

31,808 Population 116/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
2.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Cairo Timezone

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About Al Qanţarah

Al Qanţarah

Qantara Sharq is an Egyptian center and city situated on the east bank of the Suez Canal in the Sinai Peninsula, on the northern border of Ismailia Governorate. It is connected to Qantara Gharb by the Suez Canal Bridge. The city was constructed upon the remains of an ancient Roman-era cemetery, which was known as Tharu during the ancient Egyptian era and Sela in Greek and Roman writings. Dr. Zahi Hawass, former Minister of State for Antiquities, has announced that 288 pieces of antiquities that were stolen from the Qantara Sharq warehouse in the early days of the January 25 Revolution have been recovered in cooperation with the Sinai Bedouins.

People

Population31,808
Density116/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain2.1 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population31,808
Population Density116 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates30.8571°, 32.3118°
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Country🇪🇬 Egypt
State / ProvinceIsmailia
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation2.1 inches (52 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Al Qanţarah

Al Qanţarah is a mid-size city in Egypt (Ismailia) with a population of 31,808. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 57°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Cairo.

Climate in Al Qanţarah

Al Qanţarah has an average annual temperature of 21.9°C (71°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.2°C), the coldest is Jan (13.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 145 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.9°C / 57°F 6.5° / 23.8° 40.6
Feb 14.2°C / 58°F 7.2° / 26.3° 19.7
Mar 16.3°C / 61°F 9.2° / 29.8° 26.3
Apr 19.6°C / 67°F 11.8° / 35.9° 18.4
May 23.4°C / 74°F 15.3° / 38.6° 0.8
Jun 26.8°C / 80°F 19.2° / 39.5° 0.3
Jul 29.1°C / 84°F 22.4° / 38.5° 0.1
Aug 29.2°C / 85°F 23.5° / 38.9° 0.0
Sep 27.8°C / 82°F 21.9° / 37.2° 0.4
Oct 24.7°C / 76°F 18.8° / 34° 4.6
Nov 20.9°C / 70°F 12.8° / 29.2° 13.9
Dec 16.6°C / 62°F 9.3° / 24.9° 20.6
Al Qanţarah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 332 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 2.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average70.5°F
31% above Egypt avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area273.4 sq mi (708.1 km²)
Population Density116/sq mi
Coordinates30.8571°N, 32.3118°W
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.1"
95% below Egypt avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.47"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.8 on Feb 23, 2023.

Nov 26, 1996 20 km SSW of Ismailia, Egypt M4.6 49 km
Oct 22, 1992 24 km ESE of ?alw?n, Egypt M4.5 144 km
Mar 10, 1993 Egypt M4.5 107 km
May 22, 1992 48 km SSE of At Tall al Kab?r, Egypt M4.5 81 km
Aug 24, 2002 4 km ESE of Al Kh?nkah, Egypt M4.4 113 km
Apr 16, 2005 39 km W of Ain Sukhna, Egypt M4.4 143 km
Jan 21, 2017 35 km SE of Bilbays, Egypt M4.3 86 km
Oct 5, 1991 27 km ESE of Ain Sukhna, Egypt M4.2 149 km
Jul 18, 2014 24 km NNW of Suez, Egypt M4.2 77 km
Oct 14, 1992 3 km NE of Cairo, Egypt M4.1 131 km
Jul 22, 2014 15 km SW of Suez, Egypt M4.1 111 km
Dec 28, 1999 5 km ESE of Shib?n al Qan??ir, Egypt M3.9 109 km
Sep 28, 1994 51 km E of Ismailia, Egypt M3.8 57 km
Feb 23, 2023 23 km NNW of Suez, Egypt M3.8 78 km
Nov 4, 1992 27 km ESE of ?alw?n, Egypt M3.8 147 km
Dec 1, 1996 36 km SSW of Ismailia, Egypt M3.5 65 km
Jan 13, 1994 9 km SE of Al Kh?nkah, Egypt M3.5 113 km
Mar 30, 2018 15 km ESE of New Cairo, Egypt M3.3 119 km
Jul 8, 1995 46 km W of Ain Sukhna, Egypt M3.2 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.3 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in
April 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
May 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
June 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
November 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
December 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in

Al Qanţarah has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 57°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 2.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.5") and June the driest (0.0").

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Hotels in Al Qanţarah

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Train Stations in Al Qanţarah

7 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Qantara
Al Tineh
Baloza
Ezbet al Cap
Gelbana
Mahattat al Ballah
Qantara Sharqeya

Airports Near Al Qanţarah

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Port Said International AirportPSDLarge Airport
Abu Suwayr Air BaseMedium Airport
Bilbeis 2 AirfieldMedium Airport
Bilbeis Air BaseMedium Airport
Ismailia Air BaseMedium Airport
As Salihiyah AirportSmall Airport
Difarsuwar AirfieldSmall Airport
El Sheikh Gebeil AirportSmall Airport
Fayed Air BaseSmall Airport
Kibrit AirportSmall Airport

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Meteorites
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Cairo

🇪🇬 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 Qanţarah

What is the population of Al Qanţarah?

Al Qanţarah has a population of 31,808 residents and is located in Egypt. The population density is 116 people per square mile, spread across 273.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Al Qanţarah?

Al Qanţarah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 57°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.1 inches.

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