Dishnā Population 2026

Dishnā has a population of 64,744, making it the #120 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Qena. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 148× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Dishnā (capital Cairo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

64,744

Rank in Egypt

#120

Coordinates

26.12°N, 32.47°E

~79 m elevation · Africa/Cairo

Distance to capital (Cairo)

454 km

282 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Qena

City	Population	Rank in Egypt
Esna	462,787	#13
Qina	252,883	#27
Qūş	84,386	#86
Armant	78,695	#97
Farshūţ	71,013	#111
Nag Hammâdi	59,601	#128
Al Waqf	34,723	#179
Naqādah	26,774	#204

Cities near Dishnā

Al Waqf34,723 people · ~6 km away
Nag Hammâdi59,601 people · ~24 km away
Qina252,883 people · ~26 km away
Farshūţ71,013 people · ~31 km away
Naqādah26,774 people · ~36 km away
Qūş84,386 people · ~37 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dishnā?

Dishnā has a population of 64,744 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #120 biggest city in Egypt.

What region is Dishnā in?

Dishnā is located in Qena, Egypt.

Is Dishnā the capital of Egypt?

No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 454 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.

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