Al Maţarīyah Population 2026
Al Maţarīyah has a population of 162,045, making it the #38 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Dakahlia. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 59× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
162,045
Rank in Egypt
#38
Coordinates
31.18°N, 32.03°E
~10 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
145 km
90 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Dakahlia
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Al Mansurah | 621,953 | #7 |
| Mīt Ghamr | 153,754 | #42 |
| Bilqās | 137,080 | #49 |
| Al Manzalah | 127,394 | #54 |
| As Sinbillāwayn | 124,020 | #57 |
| Ţalkhā | 112,851 | #63 |
| Dikirnis | 101,082 | #69 |
| Al Jammālīyah | 99,641 | #70 |
Cities near Al Maţarīyah
- Al Manzalah127,394 people · ~9 km away
- Al Jammālīyah99,641 people · ~16 km away
- Port Said780,515 people · ~27 km away
- Ar-Rawḍah31,240 people · ~30 km away
- Damietta305,920 people · ~33 km away
- Fāraskūr43,400 people · ~34 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al Maţarīyah?
Al Maţarīyah has a population of 162,045 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #38 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Al Maţarīyah in?
Al Maţarīyah is located in Dakahlia, Egypt.
Is Al Maţarīyah the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 145 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.