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Tanta

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Tanta is a city in Egypt, located between Cairo and Alexandria, about 94 kilometers north of Cairo and 130 kilometers southeast of Alexandria. It had a population of 530,000 in 2024, making it the seventh most populous city in Egypt. Tanta is the capital of Gharbia Governorate and a center for the cotton-ginning industry.

Facts
Population
603,120 1
Population Estimate Year
2024 1
Elevation (m)
12 1
Latitude
30.783333 degrees north 1
Longitude
31 degrees east 1
Sources
1. Tanta (Wikidata)
  • P1082 (population)
    population 603,120 (2024)
  • P625 (coordinate location)
    latitude 30.783333, longitude 31.0
  • P2044 (elevation above sea level)
    elevation 12 m
  • P1082 (population), P585 (point in time)
    population 603120 (2024)
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