Al Khuşūş Population 2026
Al Khuşūş has a population of 488,904, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Qalyubia. Roughly 0.4% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
488,904
Rank in Egypt
#12
Coordinates
30.15°N, 31.32°E
~23 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
12 km
7 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Qalyubia
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Shubrā al Khaymah | 1,240,289 | #4 |
| Banhā | 182,254 | #35 |
| Qalyub | 156,363 | #39 |
| Al-'Ubūr | 138,987 | #47 |
| Al Qanāţir al Khayrīyah | 83,568 | #87 |
| Al Khānkah | 81,646 | #94 |
| Shibīn al Qanāţir | 73,711 | #107 |
| Ţūkh | 52,593 | #141 |
Cities near Al Khuşūş
- Shubrā al Khaymah1,240,289 people · ~7 km away
- Al Khānkah81,646 people · ~8 km away
- Qalyub156,363 people · ~11 km away
- Cairo9,606,916 people · ~12 km away
- Awsīm94,174 people · ~18 km away
- Qahā36,225 people · ~18 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al Khuşūş?
Al Khuşūş has a population of 488,904 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Al Khuşūş in?
Al Khuşūş is located in Qalyubia, Egypt.
Is Al Khuşūş the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 12 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.