Luxor Population 2026
Luxor has a population of 422,407, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Luxor. Roughly 0.4% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
422,407
Rank in Egypt
#16
Coordinates
25.70°N, 32.64°E
~89 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
504 km
313 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Luxor
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Ţūd | 30,780 | #193 |
| Al Bayāḑīyah | 23,550 | #214 |
| Az Zaynīyah Qiblī | 20,000 | #223 |
Cities near Luxor
- Al Bayāḑīyah23,550 people · ~4 km away
- Aţ Ţārif38,871 people · ~4 km away
- Az Zaynīyah Qiblī20,000 people · ~7 km away
- Armant78,695 people · ~13 km away
- Ţūd30,780 people · ~17 km away
- Naqādah26,774 people · ~24 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Luxor?
Luxor has a population of 422,407 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Luxor in?
Luxor is located in Luxor, Egypt.
Is Luxor the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 504 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.