Basyūn Population 2026
Basyūn has a population of 75,084, making it the #104 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Gharbia. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 128× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
75,084
Rank in Egypt
#104
Coordinates
30.94°N, 30.81°E
~12 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
106 km
66 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gharbia
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Al Maḩallah al Kubrá | 592,573 | #8 |
| Tanta | 576,648 | #9 |
| Zefta | 111,700 | #65 |
| Samannūd | 87,921 | #83 |
| Kafr az Zayyāt | 83,348 | #88 |
| As Sanţah | 45,813 | #153 |
| Quţūr | 32,043 | #187 |
Cities near Basyūn
- Qillīn48,233 people · ~13 km away
- Kafr az Zayyāt83,348 people · ~13 km away
- Quţūr32,043 people · ~14 km away
- Ītāy al Bārūd77,606 people · ~15 km away
- Kafr ash Shaykh194,569 people · ~23 km away
- Tanta576,648 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Basyūn?
Basyūn has a population of 75,084 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #104 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Basyūn in?
Basyūn is located in Gharbia, Egypt.
Is Basyūn the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 106 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.