Abū Qurqāş Population 2026
Abū Qurqāş has a population of 90,266, making it the #81 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Minya. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 106× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
90,266
Rank in Egypt
#81
Coordinates
27.93°N, 30.84°E
~54 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
240 km
149 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Minya
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Minya | 283,605 | #23 |
| Mallawī | 212,628 | #30 |
| Samālūţ | 142,009 | #46 |
| Maghāghah | 118,223 | #58 |
| Banī Mazār | 115,759 | #61 |
| Maţāy | 82,328 | #93 |
| Dayr Mawās | 60,835 | #126 |
| Banī ‘Ubayd | 46,060 | #151 |
Cities near Abū Qurqāş
- Banī ‘Ubayd46,060 people · ~6 km away
- Minya283,605 people · ~20 km away
- Mallawī212,628 people · ~22 km away
- Dayr Mawās60,835 people · ~32 km away
- Dayrūţ102,570 people · ~42 km away
- Samālūţ142,009 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Abū Qurqāş?
Abū Qurqāş has a population of 90,266 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #81 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Abū Qurqāş in?
Abū Qurqāş is located in Minya, Egypt.
Is Abū Qurqāş the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 240 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.