Burj al ‘Arab Population 2026
Burj al ‘Arab has a population of 22,444, making it the #217 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Alexandria. It is about 428× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,444
Rank in Egypt
#217
Coordinates
30.90°N, 29.55°E
~26 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
188 km
117 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Alexandria
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 5,263,542 | #2 |
| Burj al ‘Arab al Jadīdah | 45,865 | #152 |
| Abū Qīr | 37,997 | #174 |
Cities near Burj al ‘Arab
- Burj al ‘Arab al Jadīdah45,865 people · ~3 km away
- Al Ḩammām18,407 people · ~17 km away
- Alexandria5,263,542 people · ~48 km away
- Abū al Maţāmīr66,946 people · ~59 km away
- Kafr ad Dawwār128,539 people · ~61 km away
- Abū Qīr37,997 people · ~66 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Burj al ‘Arab?
Burj al ‘Arab has a population of 22,444 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #217 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Burj al ‘Arab in?
Burj al ‘Arab is located in Alexandria, Egypt.
Is Burj al ‘Arab the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 188 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.