An-Najaylah Population 2026
An-Najaylah has a population of 19,768, making it the #224 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Matruh. It is about 486× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,768
Rank in Egypt
#224
Coordinates
31.41°N, 26.58°E
~112 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
470 km
292 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Matruh
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Marsá Maţrūḩ | 176,498 | #37 |
| Sīdī Barānī | 38,253 | #172 |
| El Dabaa | 27,697 | #199 |
| Sīwah | 25,031 | #208 |
| Al Ḩammām | 18,407 | #226 |
| As Sallūm | 16,545 | #230 |
Cities near An-Najaylah
- Marsá Maţrūḩ176,498 people · ~62 km away
- Sīdī Barānī38,253 people · ~66 km away
- As Sallūm16,545 people · ~136 km away
- El Dabaa27,697 people · ~182 km away
- Sīwah25,031 people · ~265 km away
- Al Ḩammām18,407 people · ~274 km away
FAQ
What is the population of An-Najaylah?
An-Najaylah has a population of 19,768 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #224 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is An-Najaylah in?
An-Najaylah is located in Matruh, Egypt.
Is An-Najaylah the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 470 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.