Ibshawāy Population 2026
Ibshawāy has a population of 86,186, making it the #85 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Faiyum. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 111× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
86,186
Rank in Egypt
#85
Coordinates
29.36°N, 30.68°E
~4 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
96 km
60 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Faiyum
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Al Fayyum | 519,047 | #11 |
| Sinnūris | 133,532 | #52 |
| Iţsā | 74,357 | #106 |
| Ţāmiyah | 73,070 | #108 |
| Al Wāsiţah | 57,870 | #132 |
| Yūsuf aṣ-Ṣiddīq | 23,965 | #213 |
Cities near Ibshawāy
- Yūsuf aṣ-Ṣiddīq23,965 people · ~12 km away
- Al Fayyum519,047 people · ~17 km away
- Iţsā74,357 people · ~17 km away
- Sinnūris133,532 people · ~19 km away
- Ţāmiyah73,070 people · ~30 km away
- Ihnāsyā al Madīnah68,976 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ibshawāy?
Ibshawāy has a population of 86,186 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #85 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Ibshawāy in?
Ibshawāy is located in Faiyum, Egypt.
Is Ibshawāy the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 96 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.