Al Waqf Population 2026

Al Waqf has a population of 34,723, making it the #179 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Qena. It is about 277× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Al Waqf (capital Cairo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

34,723

Rank in Egypt

#179

Coordinates

26.09°N, 32.42°E

~77 m elevation · Africa/Cairo

Distance to capital (Cairo)

457 km

284 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Qena

City	Population	Rank in Egypt
Esna	462,787	#13
Qina	252,883	#27
Qūş	84,386	#86
Armant	78,695	#97
Farshūţ	71,013	#111
Dishnā	64,744	#120
Nag Hammâdi	59,601	#128
Naqādah	26,774	#204

Cities near Al Waqf

Dishnā64,744 people · ~6 km away
Nag Hammâdi59,601 people · ~19 km away
Farshūţ71,013 people · ~26 km away
Qina252,883 people · ~32 km away
Naqādah26,774 people · ~36 km away
Qūş84,386 people · ~39 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Al Waqf?

Al Waqf has a population of 34,723 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #179 biggest city in Egypt.

What region is Al Waqf in?

Al Waqf is located in Qena, Egypt.

Is Al Waqf the capital of Egypt?

No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 457 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.

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