Dār as Salām Population 2026
Dār as Salām has a population of 38,008, making it the #173 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Sohag. It is about 253× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,008
Rank in Egypt
#173
Coordinates
26.28°N, 32.06°E
~69 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
428 km
266 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sohag
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Sohag | 266,944 | #26 |
| Akhmīm | 151,430 | #43 |
| Girga | 151,256 | #44 |
| Ţahţā | 134,314 | #51 |
| Ţimā | 101,130 | #68 |
| Al Minshāh | 91,149 | #79 |
| Juhaynah | 76,555 | #100 |
| Al Balyanā | 68,413 | #116 |
Cities near Dār as Salām
- Al Balyanā68,413 people · ~7 km away
- Girga151,256 people · ~18 km away
- Farshūţ71,013 people · ~27 km away
- Nag Hammâdi59,601 people · ~31 km away
- Al Minshāh91,149 people · ~33 km away
- Al Waqf34,723 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dār as Salām?
Dār as Salām has a population of 38,008 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #173 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Dār as Salām in?
Dār as Salām is located in Sohag, Egypt.
Is Dār as Salām the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 428 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.