Girga Population 2026
Girga has a population of 151,256, making it the #44 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Sohag. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 64× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
151,256
Rank in Egypt
#44
Coordinates
26.34°N, 31.89°E
~78 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
419 km
260 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sohag
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Sohag | 266,944 | #26 |
| Akhmīm | 151,430 | #43 |
| Ţahţā | 134,314 | #51 |
| Ţimā | 101,130 | #68 |
| Al Minshāh | 91,149 | #79 |
| Juhaynah | 76,555 | #100 |
| Al Balyanā | 68,413 | #116 |
| Al Marāghah | 53,643 | #138 |
Cities near Girga
- Al Balyanā68,413 people · ~16 km away
- Dār as Salām38,008 people · ~18 km away
- Al Minshāh91,149 people · ~18 km away
- Akhmīm151,430 people · ~29 km away
- Sohag266,944 people · ~31 km away
- Farshūţ71,013 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Girga?
Girga has a population of 151,256 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #44 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Girga in?
Girga is located in Sohag, Egypt.
Is Girga the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 419 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.