Bilbeis Population 2026
Bilbeis has a population of 185,237, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Sharqia. Roughly 0.2% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 52× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
185,237
Rank in Egypt
#34
Coordinates
30.42°N, 31.56°E
~17 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
50 km
31 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sharqia
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Zagazig | 430,445 | #14 |
| Al ‘Āshir min Ramaḑān | 246,148 | #28 |
| Abū Kabīr | 154,466 | #41 |
| Fāqūs | 116,945 | #60 |
| Minyā al Qamḩ | 99,284 | #72 |
| Al Qurayn | 94,632 | #75 |
| Diyarb Najm | 80,954 | #95 |
| Mashtūl as Sūq | 75,837 | #103 |
Cities near Bilbeis
- Mashtūl as Sūq75,837 people · ~19 km away
- Zagazig430,445 people · ~19 km away
- Al ‘Āshir min Ramaḑān246,148 people · ~22 km away
- Al-'Ubūr138,987 people · ~23 km away
- Minyā al Qamḩ99,284 people · ~23 km away
- Shibīn al Qanāţir73,711 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bilbeis?
Bilbeis has a population of 185,237 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Bilbeis in?
Bilbeis is located in Sharqia, Egypt.
Is Bilbeis the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 50 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.