Dayrūţ Population 2026
Dayrūţ has a population of 102,570, making it the #67 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Asyut. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 94× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
102,570
Rank in Egypt
#67
Coordinates
27.56°N, 30.81°E
~51 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
282 km
175 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Asyut
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Assiut | 528,669 | #10 |
| Manfalūţ | 117,925 | #59 |
| Abnūb | 111,785 | #64 |
| Abū Tīj | 105,418 | #66 |
| Al Qūşīyah | 99,598 | #71 |
| Al Ghanāyim | 70,884 | #112 |
| Al Badārī | 56,033 | #133 |
| As Sāḩil | 54,094 | #136 |
Cities near Dayrūţ
- Dayr Mawās60,835 people · ~10 km away
- Al Qūşīyah99,598 people · ~13 km away
- Mallawī212,628 people · ~20 km away
- Manfalūţ117,925 people · ~31 km away
- Abū Qurqāş90,266 people · ~42 km away
- Banī ‘Ubayd46,060 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dayrūţ?
Dayrūţ has a population of 102,570 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #67 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Dayrūţ in?
Dayrūţ is located in Asyut, Egypt.
Is Dayrūţ the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 282 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.