Al Minshāh Population 2026
Al Minshāh has a population of 91,149, making it the #79 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Sohag. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 105× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
91,149
Rank in Egypt
#79
Coordinates
26.48°N, 31.80°E
~74 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
402 km
250 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sohag
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Sohag | 266,944 | #26 |
| Akhmīm | 151,430 | #43 |
| Girga | 151,256 | #44 |
| Ţahţā | 134,314 | #51 |
| Ţimā | 101,130 | #68 |
| Juhaynah | 76,555 | #100 |
| Al Balyanā | 68,413 | #116 |
| Al Marāghah | 53,643 | #138 |
Cities near Al Minshāh
- Akhmīm151,430 people · ~11 km away
- Sohag266,944 people · ~14 km away
- Girga151,256 people · ~18 km away
- Al Marāghah53,643 people · ~32 km away
- Al Balyanā68,413 people · ~33 km away
- Dār as Salām38,008 people · ~33 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al Minshāh?
Al Minshāh has a population of 91,149 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #79 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Al Minshāh in?
Al Minshāh is located in Sohag, Egypt.
Is Al Minshāh the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 402 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.