Balţīm Population 2026
Balţīm has a population of 51,280, making it the #142 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Kafr el-Sheikh. It is about 187× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
51,280
Rank in Egypt
#142
Coordinates
31.56°N, 31.09°E
~16 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
167 km
104 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kafr el-Sheikh
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Kafr ash Shaykh | 194,569 | #33 |
| Disūq | 149,291 | #45 |
| Fuwwah | 93,392 | #77 |
| Biyalā | 89,068 | #82 |
| Al Burj | 60,320 | #127 |
| Al Ḩāmūl | 58,430 | #131 |
| Qillīn | 48,233 | #145 |
| Sīdī Sālim | 44,709 | #160 |
Cities near Balţīm
- Al Burj60,320 people · ~11 km away
- Al Ḩāmūl58,430 people · ~28 km away
- Sīdī Sālim44,709 people · ~43 km away
- Biyalā89,068 people · ~44 km away
- Bilqās137,080 people · ~46 km away
- Kafr ash Shaykh194,569 people · ~51 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Balţīm?
Balţīm has a population of 51,280 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #142 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Balţīm in?
Balţīm is located in Kafr el-Sheikh, Egypt.
Is Balţīm the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 167 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.