Ash Shuhadā’ Population 2026
Ash Shuhadā’ has a population of 76,071, making it the #102 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Monufia. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 126× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
76,071
Rank in Egypt
#102
Coordinates
30.60°N, 30.90°E
~13 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
68 km
42 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Monufia
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Shibīn al Kawm | 267,945 | #25 |
| Munūf | 125,707 | #55 |
| Ashmūn | 124,483 | #56 |
| Sirs al Layyānah | 78,168 | #98 |
| Talā | 72,536 | #109 |
| Quwaysinā | 65,690 | #118 |
| Al Bājūr | 62,961 | #122 |
| Birkat as Sab‘ | 50,924 | #143 |
Cities near Ash Shuhadā’
- Talā72,536 people · ~10 km away
- Shibīn al Kawm267,945 people · ~12 km away
- Munūf125,707 people · ~15 km away
- Birkat as Sab‘50,924 people · ~18 km away
- Sirs al Layyānah78,168 people · ~18 km away
- Al Bājūr62,961 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ash Shuhadā’?
Ash Shuhadā’ has a population of 76,071 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #102 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Ash Shuhadā’ in?
Ash Shuhadā’ is located in Monufia, Egypt.
Is Ash Shuhadā’ the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 68 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.