Al Wāsiţah Population 2026
Al Wāsiţah has a population of 57,870, making it the #132 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Faiyum. It is about 166× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
57,870
Rank in Egypt
#132
Coordinates
29.34°N, 31.21°E
~33 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
81 km
50 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Faiyum
Cities near Al Wāsiţah
FAQ
What is the population of Al Wāsiţah?
Al Wāsiţah has a population of 57,870 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #132 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Al Wāsiţah in?
Al Wāsiţah is located in Faiyum, Egypt.
Is Al Wāsiţah the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 81 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.