Juhaynah Population 2026
Juhaynah has a population of 76,555, making it the #100 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Sohag. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 125× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
76,555
Rank in Egypt
#100
Coordinates
26.67°N, 31.50°E
~65 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
378 km
235 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sohag
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Sohag | 266,944 | #26 |
| Akhmīm | 151,430 | #43 |
| Girga | 151,256 | #44 |
| Ţahţā | 134,314 | #51 |
| Ţimā | 101,130 | #68 |
| Al Minshāh | 91,149 | #79 |
| Al Balyanā | 68,413 | #116 |
| Al Marāghah | 53,643 | #138 |
Cities near Juhaynah
- Ţahţā134,314 people · ~11 km away
- Al Marāghah53,643 people · ~11 km away
- Sohag266,944 people · ~24 km away
- Ţimā101,130 people · ~27 km away
- Akhmīm151,430 people · ~28 km away
- Al Ghanāyim70,884 people · ~28 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Juhaynah?
Juhaynah has a population of 76,555 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #100 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Juhaynah in?
Juhaynah is located in Sohag, Egypt.
Is Juhaynah the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 378 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.