Banhā Population 2026
Banhā has a population of 182,254, making it the #35 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Qalyubia. Roughly 0.2% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 53× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
182,254
Rank in Egypt
#35
Coordinates
30.46°N, 31.18°E
~20 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
45 km
28 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Qalyubia
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Shubrā al Khaymah | 1,240,289 | #4 |
| Al Khuşūş | 488,904 | #12 |
| Qalyub | 156,363 | #39 |
| Al-'Ubūr | 138,987 | #47 |
| Al Qanāţir al Khayrīyah | 83,568 | #87 |
| Al Khānkah | 81,646 | #94 |
| Shibīn al Qanāţir | 73,711 | #107 |
| Ţūkh | 52,593 | #141 |
Cities near Banhā
- Kafr Shukr30,948 people · ~12 km away
- Ţūkh52,593 people · ~12 km away
- Quwaysinā65,690 people · ~12 km away
- Al Bājūr62,961 people · ~15 km away
- Minyā al Qamḩ99,284 people · ~17 km away
- Shibīn al Kawm267,945 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Banhā?
Banhā has a population of 182,254 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #35 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Banhā in?
Banhā is located in Qalyubia, Egypt.
Is Banhā the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 45 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.