Aswān Population 2026
Aswān has a population of 379,774, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Aswan. Roughly 0.3% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
379,774
Rank in Egypt
#18
Coordinates
24.09°N, 32.90°E
~99 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
684 km
425 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Aswan
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Kom Ombo | 409,311 | #17 |
| Edfu | 79,510 | #96 |
| Darāw | 61,790 | #123 |
| Al Başalīyah Baḩrī | 32,920 | #183 |
| As Sibā‘īyah | 21,610 | #219 |
Cities near Aswān
- Darāw61,790 people · ~35 km away
- Kom Ombo409,311 people · ~43 km away
- Ar Radīsīyah Qiblī16,190 people · ~91 km away
- Edfu79,510 people · ~99 km away
- Al Başalīyah Baḩrī32,920 people · ~119 km away
- As Sibā‘īyah21,610 people · ~125 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Aswān?
Aswān has a population of 379,774 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Aswān in?
Aswān is located in Aswan, Egypt.
Is Aswān the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 684 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.