Banī Mazār Population 2026
Banī Mazār has a population of 115,759, making it the #61 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Minya. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 83× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
115,759
Rank in Egypt
#61
Coordinates
28.49°N, 30.81°E
~38 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
180 km
112 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Minya
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Minya | 283,605 | #23 |
| Mallawī | 212,628 | #30 |
| Samālūţ | 142,009 | #46 |
| Maghāghah | 118,223 | #58 |
| Abū Qurqāş | 90,266 | #81 |
| Maţāy | 82,328 | #93 |
| Dayr Mawās | 60,835 | #126 |
| Banī ‘Ubayd | 46,060 | #151 |
Cities near Banī Mazār
FAQ
What is the population of Banī Mazār?
Banī Mazār has a population of 115,759 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #61 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Banī Mazār in?
Banī Mazār is located in Minya, Egypt.
Is Banī Mazār the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 180 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.