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Port Said, Egypt

Port Said · Egypt

Port Said is a major city in Port Said, Egypt with a population of 780,515. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

780,515 Population 1,496/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
2.8 in Annual Rain
Africa / Cairo Timezone

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About Port Said

Port Said

Port Said is a port city that lies in northeast Egypt extending about 30 km (19 mi) along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, straddling the west bank of the northern mouth of the Suez Canal. The city is the capital of the Port Said Governorate and forms the majority of the governorate, comprising seven of the governorate's eight administrative regions. In 2024 it had a population of 790,000 people.

People

Population780,515
Density1,496/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain2.8 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population780,515
Population Density1,496 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates31.2653°, 32.3019°
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Country🇪🇬 Egypt
State / ProvincePort Said
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation2.8 inches (70 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Port Said

Port Said is a major city in Egypt (Port Said) with a population of 780,515. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.8 inches. The timezone is Africa/Cairo.

Climate in Port Said

Port Said has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 88 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 17.1
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 8.5
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 20.2
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 2.9
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.7
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.1
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.5
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 7.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 9.8
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 21.3
Port Said enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 331 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 2.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average70.3°F
30% above Egypt avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area521.6 sq mi (1,351.0 km²)
Population Density1,496/sq mi
Coordinates31.2653°N, 32.3019°W
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 2.8"
93% below Egypt avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 0.63"
Driest Month (May) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 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 93 km
Mar 10, 1993 Egypt M4.5 146 km
May 22, 1992 48 km SSE of At Tall al Kab?r, Egypt M4.5 125 km
Aug 24, 2002 4 km ESE of Al Kh?nkah, Egypt M4.4 146 km
Feb 27, 2015 64 km N of Al ??m?l, Egypt M4.3 134 km
Jan 21, 2017 35 km SE of Bilbays, Egypt M4.3 126 km
Jul 18, 2014 24 km NNW of Suez, Egypt M4.2 122 km
Dec 28, 1999 5 km ESE of Shib?n al Qan??ir, Egypt M3.9 139 km
Feb 23, 2023 23 km NNW of Suez, Egypt M3.8 124 km
Sep 28, 1994 51 km E of Ismailia, Egypt M3.8 91 km
Jun 8, 1992 93 km NNW of ‘Izbat al Burj, Egypt M3.6 142 km
Jan 13, 1994 9 km SE of Al Kh?nkah, Egypt M3.5 148 km
Dec 1, 1996 36 km SSW of Ismailia, Egypt M3.5 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 59°F (15°C) 0.4 in
March 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
April 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
June 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 81°F (27°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) 0.4 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in

Port Said has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 58°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 2.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.6") and June the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Port Said

Institution Type Founded Website
Port Said University University
Port Said University University

Schools in Port Said

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسة الجلاء
مدرسة الازهر
بورسعيد الثانوية العسكرية
عفت الواهيبي
مدرسة الجلاء
مدرسة الزهراء
Zohr Applied Technology School
Japanies School
مدرسه النيل الدوليه
مدرسه النيل الدوليه
مدرسة الازهر
بورسعيد الثانوية العسكرية
عفت الواهيبي
مدرسة الجلاء
مدرسة الزهراء
Zohr Applied Technology School
Japanies School
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Radio Stations near Port Said

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Port Said

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Port Saïd Military Museum
Port Saïd Military Museum
مسجد التوفيقي
مسجد التوفيقي

Farmers Markets in Port Said

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fish Market
Fish Market

Hotels in Port Said

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Helnan Port Said Hotel
Hotel De La Poste
Misr Hotel
Panorama Hotel
Resta Hostel
Resta Hotel
The New Continental Hotel
فندق ريفيرا
نادي الابطال للقوات المسلحة. بورسعيد

Restaurants in Port Said

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abo Mo'men
Beg pizza
Central Perk Cafe
El Borg
Fish Fish Seafood
Pizza Pino
Porto Pizza
اسماك محسن -فرع الزهور

Cafes in Port Said

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beetle Vintage
Beetle Vintage
Central Perk
Donuts coffee
Elite
elite
Gianola
قهوه فوليه

Theatres in Port Said

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Qasr Thaqafa Port Said
قصر الثقافة

Monuments in Port Said

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

مسلة بورفؤاد

Castles in Port Said

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Gamil Fort

Clinics in Port Said

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EG #97518031
مركز السلام لجراحة العيون

Train Stations in Port Said

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Port Said

Bus Stations in Port Said

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EG #7182255785
Port Said Landport

Gas Stations in Port Said

11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EG #13593160001
EG #1387031621
EG #14374173
EG #2527279563
EG #2527279565
EG #2527279570
EG #682163413
Mobil
بنزيمة الغاز
بنزيمة الوطنية
محطه تموين سيارات غاز طبيعي - غازتك

Banks in Port Said

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ahli Bank
Cib
hsbc bank
تنمية الصادرات فرع بورسعيد

Gyms in Port Said

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Master Gym
مركز شباب الزهور

Stadiums & Teams in Port Said

TeamLeagueDivision
Al-Masry Club Stadium
نادى الرباط

Airports Near Port Said

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Port Said International AirportPSDLarge Airport
Abu Suwayr Air BaseMedium Airport
Ismailia Air BaseMedium Airport
As Salihiyah AirportSmall Airport
El Sheikh Gebeil AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Port Said

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
مكتب بريد ابو الروس
مكتب بريد الامين
مكتب بريد الامين

Churches & Religious Organizations in Port Said

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Al Salam Masjid
Al Salam Mosque
Alsideek mosque portsaid - مسجد الصديق بورسعيد
Lotfy Shabara
PELMAR EG FOR INDUSTRY
Saint Mark cathedral
Saint Mark cathedral
Saint Theresa Church
Saint Theresa Church
بيجامتي
مسجد الامام الشافعى
مسجد الفرج
مسجد المهاجرين و الأنصار
مسجد قباء

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Elevation
6 m (20 ft)
Area
1,351.0 km² (521.5 mi²)
Founded
1859
Website
portsaid.gov.eg/default.aspx
Twinned With
Bizerte, Volgograd

Around Port Said

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 15
Hospitals 4
Pharmacies 4
Restaurants 8
Cafes 8
Bars 4
Banks 4
Museums 2
Hotels 5
Parks 33
Places of Worship 9

🇪🇬 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 Port Said

What is the population of Port Said?

Port Said has a population of 780,515 residents and is located in Egypt. The population density is 1,496 people per square mile, spread across 521.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Port Said?

Port Said enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.8 inches.

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