El Qanayat

El Qanayat is a town in the Sharqia Governorate of Egypt, located in the northeastern Nile Delta. It serves as a northwestern suburb of Zagazig.

Demographics

As of 2023, El Qanayat had an estimated population of 75,621 residents. The town grew out of an agricultural village. The city has seen gradual urbanization, with small-scale industries and services emerging alongside traditional farming.