Al Fayyum Population 2026
Al Fayyum has a population of 519,047, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Faiyum. Roughly 0.4% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
519,047
Rank in Egypt
#11
Coordinates
29.31°N, 30.84°E
~29 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
93 km
58 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Faiyum
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Sinnūris | 133,532 | #52 |
| Ibshawāy | 86,186 | #85 |
| Iţsā | 74,357 | #106 |
| Ţāmiyah | 73,070 | #108 |
| Al Wāsiţah | 57,870 | #132 |
| Yūsuf aṣ-Ṣiddīq | 23,965 | #213 |
Cities near Al Fayyum
- Iţsā74,357 people · ~10 km away
- Sinnūris133,532 people · ~12 km away
- Ibshawāy86,186 people · ~17 km away
- Ţāmiyah73,070 people · ~22 km away
- Ihnāsyā al Madīnah68,976 people · ~26 km away
- Yūsuf aṣ-Ṣiddīq23,965 people · ~29 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al Fayyum?
Al Fayyum has a population of 519,047 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Al Fayyum in?
Al Fayyum is located in Faiyum, Egypt.
Is Al Fayyum the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 93 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.