Port Said is a port city in northeast Egypt, extending about 30 kilometers along the Mediterranean coast and straddling the northern entrance of the Suez Canal. Founded in 1859 during construction of the canal and named for the Egyptian ruler who authorized the project, Port Said grew into a major shipping and duty-free trading center whose economy remains closely tied to canal traffic and maritime commerce.
Facts
Area (sq km) Founding Year Population Estimate Year Elevation (m) Sources
1. Port Said (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationLead section
In 2024, it had a population of 790,000 people.
Infobox, Area
Area Total 1,294 km2 (500 sq mi)
Infobox, Elevation
Elevation 6 m (20 ft)
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The city was established in 1859 during the building of the Suez Canal.
Infobox, Coordinates (latitude)
31 deg 15 min 45 sec N 32 deg 18 min 22 sec E / 31.26250 deg N 32.30611 deg E
Infobox, Coordinates (longitude)
31 deg 15 min 45 sec N 32 deg 18 min 22 sec E / 31.26250 deg N 32.30611 deg E
- In Group: Cities of Northern Africa (World), Wikipedia; part-of country and UN M49 subregion
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