Banī Suwayf Population 2026
Banī Suwayf has a population of 273,151, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Beni Suweif. Roughly 0.2% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
273,151
Rank in Egypt
#24
Coordinates
29.07°N, 31.10°E
~33 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
111 km
69 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Beni Suweif
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Būsh | 136,441 | #50 |
| Al Fashn | 112,999 | #62 |
| Bibā | 94,677 | #74 |
| Ihnāsyā al Madīnah | 68,976 | #114 |
| Sumusţā al Waqf | 64,965 | #119 |
| Ihnāsīyah | 64,058 | #121 |
| Sumusţā as Sulţānī | 37,260 | #176 |
| New Bani Sewif City | 29,117 | #196 |
Cities near Banī Suwayf
- New Bani Sewif City29,117 people · ~5 km away
- Banī Suwayf al Jadīdah32,278 people · ~5 km away
- Ihnāsīyah64,058 people · ~8 km away
- Būsh136,441 people · ~9 km away
- Ihnāsyā al Madīnah68,976 people · ~15 km away
- Bibā94,677 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Banī Suwayf?
Banī Suwayf has a population of 273,151 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Banī Suwayf in?
Banī Suwayf is located in Beni Suweif, Egypt.
Is Banī Suwayf the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 111 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.