Al ‘Idwah Population 2026
Al ‘Idwah has a population of 26,092, making it the #207 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Minya. It is about 368× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,092
Rank in Egypt
#207
Coordinates
28.70°N, 30.77°E
~33 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
159 km
99 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Minya
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Minya | 283,605 | #23 |
| Mallawī | 212,628 | #30 |
| Samālūţ | 142,009 | #46 |
| Maghāghah | 118,223 | #58 |
| Banī Mazār | 115,759 | #61 |
| Abū Qurqāş | 90,266 | #81 |
| Maţāy | 82,328 | #93 |
| Dayr Mawās | 60,835 | #126 |
Cities near Al ‘Idwah
- Maghāghah118,223 people · ~9 km away
- Al Fashn112,999 people · ~19 km away
- Banī Mazār115,759 people · ~23 km away
- Sumusţā as Sulţānī37,260 people · ~25 km away
- Sumusţā al Waqf64,965 people · ~26 km away
- Maţāy82,328 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al ‘Idwah?
Al ‘Idwah has a population of 26,092 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #207 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Al ‘Idwah in?
Al ‘Idwah is located in Minya, Egypt.
Is Al ‘Idwah the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 159 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.