Idkū Population 2026
Idkū has a population of 177,152, making it the #36 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Beheira. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 54× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
177,152
Rank in Egypt
#36
Coordinates
31.31°N, 30.30°E
~6 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
166 km
103 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Beheira
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Damanhur | 318,207 | #20 |
| Rosetta | 301,795 | #22 |
| Kafr ad Dawwār | 128,539 | #53 |
| Ḩawsh ‘Īsá | 82,999 | #91 |
| Ītāy al Bārūd | 77,606 | #99 |
| Madīnat as Sādāt | 71,501 | #110 |
| Ad Dilinjāt | 68,901 | #115 |
| Abū al Maţāmīr | 66,946 | #117 |
Cities near Idkū
- Rosetta301,795 people · ~15 km away
- Muţūbas43,899 people · ~21 km away
- Abū Qīr37,997 people · ~23 km away
- Abū Ḩummuş61,388 people · ~24 km away
- Kafr ad Dawwār128,539 people · ~25 km away
- Fuwwah93,392 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Idkū?
Idkū has a population of 177,152 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #36 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Idkū in?
Idkū is located in Beheira, Egypt.
Is Idkū the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 166 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.