Fāqūs Population 2026
Fāqūs has a population of 116,945, making it the #60 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Sharqia. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 82× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
116,945
Rank in Egypt
#60
Coordinates
30.73°N, 31.80°E
~15 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
91 km
57 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 |
| Minyā al Qamḩ | 99,284 | #72 |
| Al Qurayn | 94,632 | #75 |
| Diyarb Najm | 80,954 | #95 |
| Mashtūl as Sūq | 75,837 | #103 |
Cities near Fāqūs
- Abū Kabīr154,466 people · ~12 km away
- Al Qurayn94,632 people · ~14 km away
- Hihyā74,823 people · ~21 km away
- Zagazig430,445 people · ~32 km away
- Diyarb Najm80,954 people · ~34 km away
- As Sinbillāwayn124,020 people · ~36 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Fāqūs?
Fāqūs has a population of 116,945 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #60 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Fāqūs in?
Fāqūs is located in Sharqia, Egypt.
Is Fāqūs the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 91 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.