Damanhur Population 2026
Damanhur has a population of 318,207, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Beheira. Roughly 0.3% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
318,207
Rank in Egypt
#20
Coordinates
31.03°N, 30.47°E
~9 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
131 km
81 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Beheira
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Rosetta | 301,795 | #22 |
| Idkū | 177,152 | #36 |
| Kafr ad Dawwār | 128,539 | #53 |
| Ḩawsh ‘Īsá | 82,999 | #91 |
| Ītāy al Bārūd | 77,606 | #99 |
| Madīnat as Sādāt | 71,501 | #110 |
| Ad Dilinjāt | 68,901 | #115 |
| Abū al Maţāmīr | 66,946 | #117 |
Cities near Damanhur
- Abū Ḩummuş61,388 people · ~16 km away
- Disūq149,291 people · ~20 km away
- Fuwwah93,392 people · ~20 km away
- Ḩawsh ‘Īsá82,999 people · ~22 km away
- Ad Dilinjāt68,901 people · ~24 km away
- Ītāy al Bārūd77,606 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Damanhur?
Damanhur has a population of 318,207 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Damanhur in?
Damanhur is located in Beheira, Egypt.
Is Damanhur the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 131 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.