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Ismailia, Egypt

Ismailia · Egypt

Ismailia is a large city in Ismailia, Egypt with a population of 429,465. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

429,465 Population 5,297/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
1.5 in Annual Rain
Africa / Cairo Timezone

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About Ismailia

Ismailia

Ismailia is a city in north-eastern Egypt. Situated on the west bank of the Suez Canal, it is the capital of the Ismailia Governorate. The city had an estimated population of 380,000 in 2024. It is located approximately halfway between Port Said to the north and Suez to the south. The Canal widens at that point to include Lake Timsah, one of the Bitter Lakes linked by the Canal.

People

Population429,465
Density5,297/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain1.5 in/yr
Sunny Days333/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population429,465
Population Density5,297 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates30.6043°, 32.2723°
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Country🇪🇬 Egypt
State / ProvinceIsmailia
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation1.5 inches (38 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ismailia

Ismailia is a large city in Egypt (Ismailia) with a population of 429,465. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 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 1.5 inches. The timezone is Africa/Cairo.

Climate in Ismailia

Ismailia has an average annual temperature of 21.7°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.7°C), the coldest is Jan (12.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 119 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.7°C / 55°F 4.3° / 24.7° 28.7
Feb 13.3°C / 56°F 4.9° / 27.8° 14.8
Mar 16°C / 61°F 6.4° / 31.6° 27.1
Apr 20.1°C / 68°F 9.4° / 37.9° 19.3
May 24.4°C / 76°F 13° / 41.2° 0.6
Jun 27.6°C / 82°F 17° / 41.5° 0.2
Jul 29.7°C / 85°F 20.1° / 41.4° 0.1
Aug 29.7°C / 85°F 21.3° / 41.2° 0.6
Sep 27.7°C / 82°F 19.1° / 39.6° 1.0
Oct 24.1°C / 75°F 15.9° / 35.8° 5.3
Nov 19.8°C / 68°F 11° / 30.5° 7.4
Dec 15.3°C / 60°F 7° / 25.8° 14.0
Ismailia 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 333 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 1.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 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 Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area81.1 sq mi (210.0 km²)
Population Density5,297/sq mi
Coordinates30.6043°N, 32.2723°W
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.5"
96% below Egypt avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.31"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

27 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 M5.8 142 km
Nov 26, 1996 20 km SSW of Ismailia, Egypt M4.6 21 km
May 22, 1992 48 km SSE of At Tall al Kab?r, Egypt M4.5 54 km
Mar 10, 1993 Egypt M4.5 83 km
Oct 22, 1992 24 km ESE of ?alw?n, Egypt M4.5 118 km
Apr 16, 2005 39 km W of Ain Sukhna, Egypt M4.4 115 km
Aug 24, 2002 4 km ESE of Al Kh?nkah, Egypt M4.4 94 km
Jan 21, 2017 35 km SE of Bilbays, Egypt M4.3 62 km
Jul 18, 2014 24 km NNW of Suez, Egypt M4.2 50 km
Oct 5, 1991 27 km ESE of Ain Sukhna, Egypt M4.2 123 km
Oct 12, 1992 11 km SSE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.1 150 km
Jul 22, 2014 15 km SW of Suez, Egypt M4.1 83 km
Oct 14, 1992 3 km NE of Cairo, Egypt M4.1 111 km
Nov 5, 1992 7 km SSE of Mad?nat Sittah Ukt?bar, Egypt M4.1 149 km
Dec 28, 1999 5 km ESE of Shib?n al Qan??ir, Egypt M3.9 92 km
Sep 8, 1995 13 km SSW of Ain Sukhna, Egypt M3.9 124 km
Nov 4, 1992 27 km ESE of ?alw?n, Egypt M3.8 122 km
Feb 23, 2023 23 km NNW of Suez, Egypt M3.8 51 km
Sep 28, 1994 51 km E of Ismailia, Egypt M3.8 51 km
Aug 11, 1990 39 km SE of Ain Sukhna, Egypt M3.8 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Wettest
February 58°F (15°C) 0.2 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in
April 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in
May 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
June 80°F (27°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) 0.1 in
November 67°F (20°C) 0.3 in
December 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in

Ismailia has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 57°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 1.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.3") and June the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Ismailia

Institution Type Founded Website
Ismailia Educational City University
Suez Canal University University
جامعة قناة السويس القديمة College
كلية الاداب University

Schools in Ismailia

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسه الاسماعيليه الثانويه بنين
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Radio Stations near Ismailia

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Ismailia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Suez Canal Museum
متحف الاسماعيلية
متحف الاسماعيلية

Farmers Markets in Ismailia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fish market
Fish market

Hotels in Ismailia

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mercure
TOLIP El Forsan Hotel

Restaurants in Ismailia

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Dimashqi
Hadramout Restaurant
Hassan Abo Ali Sea Food
Seafood
Spark Restaurant
كوكدور

Cafes in Ismailia

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kahwety cafee
Oye Coffee

Clinics in Ismailia

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Mohamed Tharwat Taha

Train Stations in Ismailia

4 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Firdan
Al-Ismailia
Mahattat al Qirsh
Mahattat Al-Muaskar

Bus Stations in Ismailia

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

موقف الاتوبيس
موقف الاسماعيليه

Gas Stations in Ismailia

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EG #2017853122

Stadiums & Teams in Ismailia

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ismailia

12 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Ismailia

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
مكتب بريد الاسماعيليه

Treatment Centers in Ismailia

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Dr. Mohamed Tharwat Taha

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ismailia

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Al-Ismaily Mosque
Tabarak Mosque
مسجد ابو بكر الصديق
مسجد الحق
مسجد الرحمن
مسجد الرحمن الرحيم
مسجد الزهراء
مسجد الشيخ زايد
مسجد الصالحين
مسجد الفتح
مسجد بلال بن رباح
مسجد حراء
مسجد عمر بن الخطاب
مسجد عمر بن العاص

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Elevation
14 m (46 ft)
Area
210.0 km² (81.1 mi²)
Website
ismailia.gov.eg/
Twinned With
Paris

Around Ismailia

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 4
Hospitals 4
Pharmacies 3
Restaurants 6
Cafes 2
Bars 1
Parks 37
Places of Worship 2

🇪🇬 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 Ismailia

What is the population of Ismailia?

Ismailia has a population of 429,465 residents and is located in Egypt. The population density is 5,297 people per square mile, spread across 81.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ismailia?

Ismailia 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 333 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.5 inches.

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