Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah Population 2026
Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah has a population of 45,552, making it the #156 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Suez. It is about 211× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
45,552
Rank in Egypt
#156
Coordinates
29.59°N, 32.34°E
~8 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
117 km
73 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Suez
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Suez | 699,541 | #6 |
| Ain Sukhna | 45,552 | #157 |
Cities near Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah
- Ain Sukhna45,552 people · ~2 km away
- Suez699,541 people · ~47 km away
- Zaafarana46,993 people · ~62 km away
- Fāyīd35,066 people · ~81 km away
- Badr32,940 people · ~85 km away
- El Shorouk91,899 people · ~92 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah?
Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah has a population of 45,552 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #156 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah in?
Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah is located in Suez, Egypt.
Is Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 117 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.