Al Qurayn Population 2026
Al Qurayn has a population of 94,632, making it the #75 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Sharqia. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 102× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
94,632
Rank in Egypt
#75
Coordinates
30.62°N, 31.74°E
~12 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
77 km
48 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sharqia
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Zagazig | 430,445 | #14 |
| Al ‘Āshir min Ramaḑān | 246,148 | #28 |
| Bilbeis | 185,237 | #34 |
| Abū Kabīr | 154,466 | #41 |
| Fāqūs | 116,945 | #60 |
| Minyā al Qamḩ | 99,284 | #72 |
| Diyarb Najm | 80,954 | #95 |
| Mashtūl as Sūq | 75,837 | #103 |
Cities near Al Qurayn
FAQ
What is the population of Al Qurayn?
Al Qurayn has a population of 94,632 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #75 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Al Qurayn in?
Al Qurayn is located in Sharqia, Egypt.
Is Al Qurayn the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 77 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.