Damietta Population 2026
Damietta has a population of 305,920, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Damietta. Roughly 0.3% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
305,920
Rank in Egypt
#21
Coordinates
31.42°N, 31.81°E
~16 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
160 km
99 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Damietta
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Dumyāţ al Jadīdah | 54,508 | #135 |
| Kafr al Baţţīkh | 47,198 | #147 |
| Fāraskūr | 43,400 | #165 |
| Ar-Rawḍah | 31,240 | #190 |
| As Sarw | 29,286 | #195 |
| Az Zarqā | 26,955 | #201 |
| Mīt Abū Ghālib | 20,470 | #220 |
| Kafr Sa‘d | 18,120 | #228 |
Cities near Damietta
- Kafr al Baţţīkh47,198 people · ~7 km away
- Ar-Rawḍah31,240 people · ~11 km away
- Dumyāţ al Jadīdah54,508 people · ~13 km away
- Fāraskūr43,400 people · ~13 km away
- Kafr Sa‘d18,120 people · ~14 km away
- Mīt Abū Ghālib20,470 people · ~19 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Damietta?
Damietta has a population of 305,920 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Damietta in?
Damietta is located in Damietta, Egypt.
Is Damietta the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 160 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.