Ash-Shaykh Zāyid Population 2026
Ash-Shaykh Zāyid has a population of 95,854, making it the #73 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Giza. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 100× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
95,854
Rank in Egypt
#73
Coordinates
30.02°N, 31.00°E
~133 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
24 km
15 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Giza
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Giza | 4,367,343 | #3 |
| 6th of October City | 368,650 | #19 |
| Al Ḩawāmidīyah | 155,055 | #40 |
| Kirdāsah | 137,588 | #48 |
| Awsīm | 94,174 | #76 |
| Al Badrashayn | 90,833 | #80 |
| Abū an Numrus | 86,601 | #84 |
| Aş Şaff | 61,531 | #124 |
Cities near Ash-Shaykh Zāyid
- Kirdāsah137,588 people · ~11 km away
- Awsīm94,174 people · ~17 km away
- Giza4,367,343 people · ~20 km away
- Abū an Numrus86,601 people · ~21 km away
- 6th of October City368,650 people · ~23 km away
- Al Qanāţir al Khayrīyah83,568 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ash-Shaykh Zāyid?
Ash-Shaykh Zāyid has a population of 95,854 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #73 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Ash-Shaykh Zāyid in?
Ash-Shaykh Zāyid is located in Giza, Egypt.
Is Ash-Shaykh Zāyid the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 24 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.