As Sallūm Population 2026
As Sallūm has a population of 16,545, making it the #230 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Matruh. It is about 581× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,545
Rank in Egypt
#230
Coordinates
31.55°N, 25.16°E
~5 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
605 km
376 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 |
| An-Najaylah | 19,768 | #224 |
| Al Ḩammām | 18,407 | #226 |
Cities near As Sallūm
- Sīdī Barānī38,253 people · ~73 km away
- An-Najaylah19,768 people · ~136 km away
- Marsá Maţrūḩ176,498 people · ~198 km away
- Sīwah25,031 people · ~264 km away
- El Dabaa27,697 people · ~318 km away
- Al Ḩammām18,407 people · ~410 km away
FAQ
What is the population of As Sallūm?
As Sallūm has a population of 16,545 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #230 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is As Sallūm in?
As Sallūm is located in Matruh, Egypt.
Is As Sallūm the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 605 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.