Būsh Population 2026
Būsh has a population of 136,441, making it the #50 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Beni Suweif. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 70× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
136,441
Rank in Egypt
#50
Coordinates
29.15°N, 31.13°E
~31 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
102 km
63 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Beni Suweif
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Banī Suwayf | 273,151 | #24 |
| Al Fashn | 112,999 | #62 |
| Bibā | 94,677 | #74 |
| Ihnāsyā al Madīnah | 68,976 | #114 |
| Sumusţā al Waqf | 64,965 | #119 |
| Ihnāsīyah | 64,058 | #121 |
| Sumusţā as Sulţānī | 37,260 | #176 |
| New Bani Sewif City | 29,117 | #196 |
Cities near Būsh
- Banī Suwayf273,151 people · ~9 km away
- Ihnāsīyah64,058 people · ~12 km away
- New Bani Sewif City29,117 people · ~13 km away
- Banī Suwayf al Jadīdah32,278 people · ~13 km away
- Ihnāsyā al Madīnah68,976 people · ~19 km away
- Al Wāsiţah57,870 people · ~22 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Būsh?
Būsh has a population of 136,441 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #50 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Būsh in?
Būsh is located in Beni Suweif, Egypt.
Is Būsh the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 102 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.