Abū Ḩummuş Population 2026
Abū Ḩummuş has a population of 61,388, making it the #125 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Beheira. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 156× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
61,388
Rank in Egypt
#125
Coordinates
31.09°N, 30.31°E
~4 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
145 km
90 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Beheira
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Damanhur | 318,207 | #20 |
| Rosetta | 301,795 | #22 |
| Idkū | 177,152 | #36 |
| Kafr ad Dawwār | 128,539 | #53 |
| Ḩawsh ‘Īsá | 82,999 | #91 |
| Ītāy al Bārūd | 77,606 | #99 |
| Madīnat as Sādāt | 71,501 | #110 |
| Ad Dilinjāt | 68,901 | #115 |
Cities near Abū Ḩummuş
- Damanhur318,207 people · ~16 km away
- Kafr ad Dawwār128,539 people · ~18 km away
- Ḩawsh ‘Īsá82,999 people · ~20 km away
- Idkū177,152 people · ~24 km away
- Abū al Maţāmīr66,946 people · ~24 km away
- Fuwwah93,392 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Abū Ḩummuş?
Abū Ḩummuş has a population of 61,388 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #125 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Abū Ḩummuş in?
Abū Ḩummuş is located in Beheira, Egypt.
Is Abū Ḩummuş the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 145 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.