Kafr ash Shaykh Population 2026
Kafr ash Shaykh has a population of 194,569, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Kafr el-Sheikh. Roughly 0.2% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 49× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
194,569
Rank in Egypt
#33
Coordinates
31.11°N, 30.94°E
~11 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
120 km
75 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kafr el-Sheikh
Cities near Kafr ash Shaykh
- Qillīn48,233 people · ~11 km away
- Quţūr32,043 people · ~16 km away
- Basyūn75,084 people · ~23 km away
- Sīdī Sālim44,709 people · ~23 km away
- Al Maḩallah al Kubrá592,573 people · ~27 km away
- Biyalā89,068 people · ~28 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kafr ash Shaykh?
Kafr ash Shaykh has a population of 194,569 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Kafr ash Shaykh in?
Kafr ash Shaykh is located in Kafr el-Sheikh, Egypt.
Is Kafr ash Shaykh the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 120 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.