Al-'Ubūr Population 2026
Al-'Ubūr has a population of 138,987, making it the #47 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Qalyubia. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 69× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
138,987
Rank in Egypt
#47
Coordinates
30.23°N, 31.48°E
~30 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
29 km
18 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Qalyubia
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Shubrā al Khaymah | 1,240,289 | #4 |
| Al Khuşūş | 488,904 | #12 |
| Banhā | 182,254 | #35 |
| Qalyub | 156,363 | #39 |
| 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-'Ubūr
- Al Khānkah81,646 people · ~11 km away
- El Shorouk91,899 people · ~16 km away
- Mashtūl as Sūq75,837 people · ~18 km away
- Shibīn al Qanāţir73,711 people · ~18 km away
- Al Khuşūş488,904 people · ~18 km away
- Bilbeis185,237 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Al-'Ubūr?
Al-'Ubūr has a population of 138,987 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #47 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Al-'Ubūr in?
Al-'Ubūr is located in Qalyubia, Egypt.
Is Al-'Ubūr the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 29 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.