Al Ghanāyim Population 2026

Al Ghanāyim has a population of 70,884, making it the #112 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Asyut. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 136× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Al Ghanāyim (capital Cairo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

70,884

Rank in Egypt

#112

Coordinates

26.88°N, 31.33°E

~61 m elevation · Africa/Cairo

Distance to capital (Cairo)

355 km

220 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Asyut

City	Population	Rank in Egypt
Assiut	528,669	#10
Manfalūţ	117,925	#59
Abnūb	111,785	#64
Abū Tīj	105,418	#66
Dayrūţ	102,570	#67
Al Qūşīyah	99,598	#71
Al Badārī	56,033	#133
As Sāḩil	54,094	#136

Cities near Al Ghanāyim

Ţimā101,130 people · ~11 km away
Şidfā30,228 people · ~11 km away
Al Badārī56,033 people · ~16 km away
Abū Tīj105,418 people · ~19 km away
Ţahţā134,314 people · ~21 km away
As Sāḩil54,094 people · ~21 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Al Ghanāyim?

Al Ghanāyim has a population of 70,884 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #112 biggest city in Egypt.

What region is Al Ghanāyim in?

Al Ghanāyim is located in Asyut, Egypt.

Is Al Ghanāyim the capital of Egypt?

No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 355 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.

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