Al Burj Population 2026
Al Burj has a population of 60,320, making it the #127 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Kafr el-Sheikh. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 159× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
60,320
Rank in Egypt
#127
Coordinates
31.58°N, 30.98°E
~4 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
171 km
106 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kafr el-Sheikh
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Kafr ash Shaykh | 194,569 | #33 |
| Disūq | 149,291 | #45 |
| Fuwwah | 93,392 | #77 |
| Biyalā | 89,068 | #82 |
| Al Ḩāmūl | 58,430 | #131 |
| Balţīm | 51,280 | #142 |
| Qillīn | 48,233 | #145 |
| Sīdī Sālim | 44,709 | #160 |
Cities near Al Burj
- Balţīm51,280 people · ~11 km away
- Al Ḩāmūl58,430 people · ~34 km away
- Sīdī Sālim44,709 people · ~39 km away
- Biyalā89,068 people · ~51 km away
- Kafr ash Shaykh194,569 people · ~52 km away
- Muţūbas43,899 people · ~54 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al Burj?
Al Burj has a population of 60,320 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #127 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Al Burj in?
Al Burj is located in Kafr el-Sheikh, Egypt.
Is Al Burj the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 171 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.