Al Ḩāmūl Population 2026
Al Ḩāmūl has a population of 58,430, making it the #131 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Kafr el-Sheikh. It is about 164× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
58,430
Rank in Egypt
#131
Coordinates
31.31°N, 31.15°E
~5 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
139 km
86 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 Burj | 60,320 | #127 |
| Balţīm | 51,280 | #142 |
| Qillīn | 48,233 | #145 |
| Sīdī Sālim | 44,709 | #160 |
Cities near Al Ḩāmūl
- Biyalā89,068 people · ~17 km away
- Bilqās137,080 people · ~23 km away
- Balţīm51,280 people · ~28 km away
- Kafr ash Shaykh194,569 people · ~30 km away
- Al Burj60,320 people · ~34 km away
- Sīdī Sālim44,709 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al Ḩāmūl?
Al Ḩāmūl has a population of 58,430 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #131 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Al Ḩāmūl in?
Al Ḩāmūl is located in Kafr el-Sheikh, Egypt.
Is Al Ḩāmūl the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 139 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.