Esna Population 2026
Esna has a population of 462,787, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Qena. Roughly 0.4% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
462,787
Rank in Egypt
#13
Coordinates
25.29°N, 32.55°E
~86 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
546 km
339 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Qena
Cities near Esna
- As Sibā‘īyah21,610 people · ~17 km away
- Al Başalīyah Baḩrī32,920 people · ~23 km away
- Ţūd30,780 people · ~32 km away
- Armant78,695 people · ~36 km away
- Al Bayāḑīyah23,550 people · ~42 km away
- Luxor422,407 people · ~46 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Esna?
Esna has a population of 462,787 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Esna in?
Esna is located in Qena, Egypt.
Is Esna the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 546 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.