Ashmūn Population 2026
Ashmūn has a population of 124,483, making it the #56 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Monufia. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 77× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
124,483
Rank in Egypt
#56
Coordinates
30.30°N, 30.98°E
~19 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
37 km
23 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Monufia
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Shibīn al Kawm | 267,945 | #25 |
| Munūf | 125,707 | #55 |
| Sirs al Layyānah | 78,168 | #98 |
| Ash Shuhadā’ | 76,071 | #102 |
| Talā | 72,536 | #109 |
| Quwaysinā | 65,690 | #118 |
| Al Bājūr | 62,961 | #122 |
| Birkat as Sab‘ | 50,924 | #143 |
Cities near Ashmūn
- Al Bājūr62,961 people · ~16 km away
- Sirs al Layyānah78,168 people · ~16 km away
- Munūf125,707 people · ~19 km away
- Al Qanāţir al Khayrīyah83,568 people · ~19 km away
- Qahā36,225 people · ~22 km away
- Ţūkh52,593 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ashmūn?
Ashmūn has a population of 124,483 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #56 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Ashmūn in?
Ashmūn is located in Monufia, Egypt.
Is Ashmūn the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 37 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.