Diyarb Najm Population 2026
Diyarb Najm has a population of 80,954, making it the #95 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Sharqia. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 119× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
80,954
Rank in Egypt
#95
Coordinates
30.75°N, 31.44°E
~10 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
79 km
49 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sharqia
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Zagazig | 430,445 | #14 |
| Al ‘Āshir min Ramaḑān | 246,148 | #28 |
| Bilbeis | 185,237 | #34 |
| Abū Kabīr | 154,466 | #41 |
| Fāqūs | 116,945 | #60 |
| Minyā al Qamḩ | 99,284 | #72 |
| Al Qurayn | 94,632 | #75 |
| Mashtūl as Sūq | 75,837 | #103 |
Cities near Diyarb Najm
FAQ
What is the population of Diyarb Najm?
Diyarb Najm has a population of 80,954 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #95 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Diyarb Najm in?
Diyarb Najm is located in Sharqia, Egypt.
Is Diyarb Najm the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 79 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.