Al Balyanā Population 2026
Al Balyanā has a population of 68,413, making it the #116 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Sohag. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 140× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
68,413
Rank in Egypt
#116
Coordinates
26.24°N, 32.00°E
~74 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
432 km
268 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sohag
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Sohag | 266,944 | #26 |
| Akhmīm | 151,430 | #43 |
| Girga | 151,256 | #44 |
| Ţahţā | 134,314 | #51 |
| Ţimā | 101,130 | #68 |
| Al Minshāh | 91,149 | #79 |
| Juhaynah | 76,555 | #100 |
| Al Marāghah | 53,643 | #138 |
Cities near Al Balyanā
- Dār as Salām38,008 people · ~7 km away
- Girga151,256 people · ~16 km away
- Farshūţ71,013 people · ~26 km away
- Nag Hammâdi59,601 people · ~32 km away
- Al Minshāh91,149 people · ~33 km away
- Akhmīm151,430 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al Balyanā?
Al Balyanā has a population of 68,413 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #116 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Al Balyanā in?
Al Balyanā is located in Sohag, Egypt.
Is Al Balyanā the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 432 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.