Ḩalwān Population 2026
Ḩalwān has a population of 230,000, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Cairo. Roughly 0.2% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 42× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
230,000
Rank in Egypt
#29
Coordinates
29.84°N, 31.30°E
~28 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
25 km
16 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Cairo
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 9,606,916 | #1 |
| El Shorouk | 91,899 | #78 |
| Badr | 32,940 | #182 |
Cities near Ḩalwān
- Al Badrashayn90,833 people · ~3 km away
- Al Ḩawāmidīyah155,055 people · ~8 km away
- Abū an Numrus86,601 people · ~15 km away
- Giza4,367,343 people · ~21 km away
- 6th of October City368,650 people · ~24 km away
- Al ‘Ayyāţ45,793 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ḩalwān?
Ḩalwān has a population of 230,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Ḩalwān in?
Ḩalwān is located in Cairo, Egypt.
Is Ḩalwān the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 25 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.