Dayr Mawās Population 2026
Dayr Mawās has a population of 60,835, making it the #126 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Minya. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 158× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
60,835
Rank in Egypt
#126
Coordinates
27.64°N, 30.85°E
~51 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
272 km
169 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Minya
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Minya | 283,605 | #23 |
| Mallawī | 212,628 | #30 |
| Samālūţ | 142,009 | #46 |
| Maghāghah | 118,223 | #58 |
| Banī Mazār | 115,759 | #61 |
| Abū Qurqāş | 90,266 | #81 |
| Maţāy | 82,328 | #93 |
| Banī ‘Ubayd | 46,060 | #151 |
Cities near Dayr Mawās
- Mallawī212,628 people · ~10 km away
- Dayrūţ102,570 people · ~10 km away
- Al Qūşīyah99,598 people · ~23 km away
- Abū Qurqāş90,266 people · ~32 km away
- Banī ‘Ubayd46,060 people · ~35 km away
- Manfalūţ117,925 people · ~38 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dayr Mawās?
Dayr Mawās has a population of 60,835 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #126 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Dayr Mawās in?
Dayr Mawās is located in Minya, Egypt.
Is Dayr Mawās the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 272 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.