El Dabaa Population 2026
El Dabaa has a population of 27,697, making it the #199 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Matruh. It is about 347× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,697
Rank in Egypt
#199
Coordinates
31.03°N, 28.44°E
~30 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
289 km
179 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Matruh
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Marsá Maţrūḩ | 176,498 | #37 |
| Sīdī Barānī | 38,253 | #172 |
| Sīwah | 25,031 | #208 |
| An-Najaylah | 19,768 | #224 |
| Al Ḩammām | 18,407 | #226 |
| As Sallūm | 16,545 | #230 |
Cities near El Dabaa
- Al Ḩammām18,407 people · ~92 km away
- Burj al ‘Arab22,444 people · ~107 km away
- Burj al ‘Arab al Jadīdah45,865 people · ~109 km away
- Marsá Maţrūḩ176,498 people · ~120 km away
- Alexandria5,263,542 people · ~141 km away
- Abū Qīr37,997 people · ~157 km away
FAQ
What is the population of El Dabaa?
El Dabaa has a population of 27,697 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #199 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is El Dabaa in?
El Dabaa is located in Matruh, Egypt.
Is El Dabaa the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 289 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.