Abū Tīj Population 2026
Abū Tīj has a population of 105,418, making it the #66 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Asyut. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 91× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
105,418
Rank in Egypt
#66
Coordinates
27.05°N, 31.32°E
~70 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
336 km
209 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Asyut
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Assiut | 528,669 | #10 |
| Manfalūţ | 117,925 | #59 |
| Abnūb | 111,785 | #64 |
| Dayrūţ | 102,570 | #67 |
| Al Qūşīyah | 99,598 | #71 |
| Al Ghanāyim | 70,884 | #112 |
| Al Badārī | 56,033 | #133 |
| As Sāḩil | 54,094 | #136 |
Cities near Abū Tīj
FAQ
What is the population of Abū Tīj?
Abū Tīj has a population of 105,418 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #66 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Abū Tīj in?
Abū Tīj is located in Asyut, Egypt.
Is Abū Tīj the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 336 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.