Fāraskūr Population 2026
Fāraskūr has a population of 43,400, making it the #165 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Damietta. It is about 221× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
43,400
Rank in Egypt
#165
Coordinates
31.33°N, 31.72°E
~15 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
148 km
92 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Damietta
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Damietta | 305,920 | #21 |
| Dumyāţ al Jadīdah | 54,508 | #135 |
| Kafr al Baţţīkh | 47,198 | #147 |
| Ar-Rawḍah | 31,240 | #190 |
| As Sarw | 29,286 | #195 |
| Az Zarqā | 26,955 | #201 |
| Mīt Abū Ghālib | 20,470 | #220 |
| Kafr Sa‘d | 18,120 | #228 |
Cities near Fāraskūr
- Kafr Sa‘d18,120 people · ~4 km away
- Ar-Rawḍah31,240 people · ~4 km away
- Mīt Abū Ghālib20,470 people · ~6 km away
- Kafr al Baţţīkh47,198 people · ~9 km away
- As Sarw29,286 people · ~12 km away
- Dumyāţ al Jadīdah54,508 people · ~12 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Fāraskūr?
Fāraskūr has a population of 43,400 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #165 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Fāraskūr in?
Fāraskūr is located in Damietta, Egypt.
Is Fāraskūr the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 148 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.