Iţsā Population 2026
Iţsā has a population of 74,357, making it the #106 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Faiyum. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 129× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
74,357
Rank in Egypt
#106
Coordinates
29.24°N, 30.79°E
~20 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
102 km
63 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Faiyum
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Al Fayyum | 519,047 | #11 |
| Sinnūris | 133,532 | #52 |
| Ibshawāy | 86,186 | #85 |
| Ţāmiyah | 73,070 | #108 |
| Al Wāsiţah | 57,870 | #132 |
| Yūsuf aṣ-Ṣiddīq | 23,965 | #213 |
Cities near Iţsā
- Al Fayyum519,047 people · ~10 km away
- Ibshawāy86,186 people · ~17 km away
- Sinnūris133,532 people · ~21 km away
- Ihnāsyā al Madīnah68,976 people · ~22 km away
- Ihnāsīyah64,058 people · ~28 km away
- Yūsuf aṣ-Ṣiddīq23,965 people · ~28 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Iţsā?
Iţsā has a population of 74,357 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #106 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Iţsā in?
Iţsā is located in Faiyum, Egypt.
Is Iţsā the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 102 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.