Disūq Population 2026
Disūq has a population of 149,291, making it the #45 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Kafr el-Sheikh. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 64× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
149,291
Rank in Egypt
#45
Coordinates
31.13°N, 30.65°E
~11 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
132 km
82 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kafr el-Sheikh
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Kafr ash Shaykh | 194,569 | #33 |
| Fuwwah | 93,392 | #77 |
| Biyalā | 89,068 | #82 |
| Al Burj | 60,320 | #127 |
| Al Ḩāmūl | 58,430 | #131 |
| Balţīm | 51,280 | #142 |
| Qillīn | 48,233 | #145 |
| Sīdī Sālim | 44,709 | #160 |
Cities near Disūq
FAQ
What is the population of Disūq?
Disūq has a population of 149,291 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #45 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Disūq in?
Disūq is located in Kafr el-Sheikh, Egypt.
Is Disūq the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 132 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.