Abū Kabīr Population 2026
Abū Kabīr has a population of 154,466, making it the #41 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Sharqia. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 62× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
154,466
Rank in Egypt
#41
Coordinates
30.73°N, 31.67°E
~17 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
84 km
52 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sharqia
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Zagazig | 430,445 | #14 |
| Al ‘Āshir min Ramaḑān | 246,148 | #28 |
| Bilbeis | 185,237 | #34 |
| Fāqūs | 116,945 | #60 |
| Minyā al Qamḩ | 99,284 | #72 |
| Al Qurayn | 94,632 | #75 |
| Diyarb Najm | 80,954 | #95 |
| Mashtūl as Sūq | 75,837 | #103 |
Cities near Abū Kabīr
- Hihyā74,823 people · ~10 km away
- Fāqūs116,945 people · ~12 km away
- Al Qurayn94,632 people · ~14 km away
- Zagazig430,445 people · ~22 km away
- Diyarb Najm80,954 people · ~22 km away
- As Sinbillāwayn124,020 people · ~27 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Abū Kabīr?
Abū Kabīr has a population of 154,466 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #41 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Abū Kabīr in?
Abū Kabīr is located in Sharqia, Egypt.
Is Abū Kabīr the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 84 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.