Banī ‘Ubayd Population 2026
Banī ‘Ubayd has a population of 46,060, making it the #151 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Minya. It is about 209× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
46,060
Rank in Egypt
#151
Coordinates
27.95°N, 30.78°E
~48 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
239 km
148 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 |
| Banī Mazār | 115,759 | #61 |
| Abū Qurqāş | 90,266 | #81 |
| Maţāy | 82,328 | #93 |
| Dayr Mawās | 60,835 | #126 |
Cities near Banī ‘Ubayd
- Abū Qurqāş90,266 people · ~6 km away
- Minya283,605 people · ~16 km away
- Mallawī212,628 people · ~25 km away
- Dayr Mawās60,835 people · ~35 km away
- Samālūţ142,009 people · ~41 km away
- Dayrūţ102,570 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Banī ‘Ubayd?
Banī ‘Ubayd has a population of 46,060 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #151 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Banī ‘Ubayd in?
Banī ‘Ubayd is located in Minya, Egypt.
Is Banī ‘Ubayd the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 239 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.