Akhmīm Population 2026
Akhmīm has a population of 151,430, making it the #43 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Sohag. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 63× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
151,430
Rank in Egypt
#43
Coordinates
26.56°N, 31.75°E
~82 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
392 km
243 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sohag
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Sohag | 266,944 | #26 |
| Girga | 151,256 | #44 |
| Ţahţā | 134,314 | #51 |
| Ţimā | 101,130 | #68 |
| Al Minshāh | 91,149 | #79 |
| Juhaynah | 76,555 | #100 |
| Al Balyanā | 68,413 | #116 |
| Al Marāghah | 53,643 | #138 |
Cities near Akhmīm
- Sohag266,944 people · ~5 km away
- Al Minshāh91,149 people · ~11 km away
- Al Marāghah53,643 people · ~21 km away
- Juhaynah76,555 people · ~28 km away
- Girga151,256 people · ~29 km away
- Ţahţā134,314 people · ~33 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Akhmīm?
Akhmīm has a population of 151,430 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #43 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Akhmīm in?
Akhmīm is located in Sohag, Egypt.
Is Akhmīm the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 392 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.