Bilqās Population 2026
Bilqās has a population of 137,080, making it the #49 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Dakahlia. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 70× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
137,080
Rank in Egypt
#49
Coordinates
31.21°N, 31.36°E
~13 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
129 km
80 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Dakahlia
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Al Mansurah | 621,953 | #7 |
| Al Maţarīyah | 162,045 | #38 |
| Mīt Ghamr | 153,754 | #42 |
| Al Manzalah | 127,394 | #54 |
| As Sinbillāwayn | 124,020 | #57 |
| Ţalkhā | 112,851 | #63 |
| Dikirnis | 101,082 | #69 |
| Al Jammālīyah | 99,641 | #70 |
Cities near Bilqās
FAQ
What is the population of Bilqās?
Bilqās has a population of 137,080 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #49 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Bilqās in?
Bilqās is located in Dakahlia, Egypt.
Is Bilqās the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 129 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.