Al Ḩammām Population 2026
Al Ḩammām has a population of 18,407, making it the #226 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Matruh. It is about 522× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,407
Rank in Egypt
#226
Coordinates
30.85°N, 29.39°E
~14 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
199 km
124 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Matruh
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Marsá Maţrūḩ | 176,498 | #37 |
| Sīdī Barānī | 38,253 | #172 |
| El Dabaa | 27,697 | #199 |
| Sīwah | 25,031 | #208 |
| An-Najaylah | 19,768 | #224 |
| As Sallūm | 16,545 | #230 |
Cities near Al Ḩammām
- Burj al ‘Arab22,444 people · ~17 km away
- Burj al ‘Arab al Jadīdah45,865 people · ~19 km away
- Alexandria5,263,542 people · ~64 km away
- Abū al Maţāmīr66,946 people · ~75 km away
- Kafr ad Dawwār128,539 people · ~78 km away
- Abū Qīr37,997 people · ~82 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al Ḩammām?
Al Ḩammām has a population of 18,407 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #226 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Al Ḩammām in?
Al Ḩammām is located in Matruh, Egypt.
Is Al Ḩammām the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 199 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.