Hihyā Population 2026
Hihyā has a population of 74,823, making it the #105 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Sharqia. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 128× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
74,823
Rank in Egypt
#105
Coordinates
30.67°N, 31.59°E
~14 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
75 km
47 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 |
| Fāqūs | 116,945 | #60 |
| Minyā al Qamḩ | 99,284 | #72 |
| Al Qurayn | 94,632 | #75 |
| Diyarb Najm | 80,954 | #95 |
Cities near Hihyā
- Abū Kabīr154,466 people · ~10 km away
- Zagazig430,445 people · ~12 km away
- Al Qurayn94,632 people · ~15 km away
- Diyarb Najm80,954 people · ~17 km away
- Fāqūs116,945 people · ~21 km away
- As Sinbillāwayn124,020 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hihyā?
Hihyā has a population of 74,823 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #105 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Hihyā in?
Hihyā is located in Sharqia, Egypt.
Is Hihyā the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 75 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.