Farshūţ Population 2026
Farshūţ has a population of 71,013, making it the #111 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Qena. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 135× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
71,013
Rank in Egypt
#111
Coordinates
26.06°N, 32.16°E
~77 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
455 km
283 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Qena
Cities near Farshūţ
- Nag Hammâdi59,601 people · ~8 km away
- Al Balyanā68,413 people · ~26 km away
- Al Waqf34,723 people · ~26 km away
- Dār as Salām38,008 people · ~27 km away
- Dishnā64,744 people · ~31 km away
- Girga151,256 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Farshūţ?
Farshūţ has a population of 71,013 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #111 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Farshūţ in?
Farshūţ is located in Qena, Egypt.
Is Farshūţ the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 455 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.