Al Fashn Population 2026
Al Fashn has a population of 112,999, making it the #62 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Beni Suweif. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 85× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
112,999
Rank in Egypt
#62
Coordinates
28.82°N, 30.90°E
~39 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
142 km
88 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Beni Suweif
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Banī Suwayf | 273,151 | #24 |
| Būsh | 136,441 | #50 |
| Bibā | 94,677 | #74 |
| Ihnāsyā al Madīnah | 68,976 | #114 |
| Sumusţā al Waqf | 64,965 | #119 |
| Ihnāsīyah | 64,058 | #121 |
| Sumusţā as Sulţānī | 37,260 | #176 |
| New Bani Sewif City | 29,117 | #196 |
Cities near Al Fashn
- Sumusţā as Sulţānī37,260 people · ~11 km away
- Sumusţā al Waqf64,965 people · ~12 km away
- Bibā94,677 people · ~14 km away
- Al ‘Idwah26,092 people · ~19 km away
- Maghāghah118,223 people · ~20 km away
- Ihnāsyā al Madīnah68,976 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al Fashn?
Al Fashn has a population of 112,999 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #62 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Al Fashn in?
Al Fashn is located in Beni Suweif, Egypt.
Is Al Fashn the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 142 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.