Az Zarqā Population 2026
Az Zarqā has a population of 26,955, making it the #201 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Damietta. It is about 356× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,955
Rank in Egypt
#201
Coordinates
31.21°N, 31.64°E
~4 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
133 km
83 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Damietta
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Damietta | 305,920 | #21 |
| Dumyāţ al Jadīdah | 54,508 | #135 |
| Kafr al Baţţīkh | 47,198 | #147 |
| Fāraskūr | 43,400 | #165 |
| Ar-Rawḍah | 31,240 | #190 |
| As Sarw | 29,286 | #195 |
| Mīt Abū Ghālib | 20,470 | #220 |
| Kafr Sa‘d | 18,120 | #228 |
Cities near Az Zarqā
- As Sarw29,286 people · ~4 km away
- Minyat an Naşr82,429 people · ~9 km away
- Mīt Abū Ghālib20,470 people · ~10 km away
- Dikirnis101,082 people · ~14 km away
- Fāraskūr43,400 people · ~15 km away
- Kafr Sa‘d18,120 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Az Zarqā?
Az Zarqā has a population of 26,955 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #201 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Az Zarqā in?
Az Zarqā is located in Damietta, Egypt.
Is Az Zarqā the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 133 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.