Maghāghah Population 2026
Maghāghah has a population of 118,223, making it the #58 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Minya. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 81× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
118,223
Rank in Egypt
#58
Coordinates
28.65°N, 30.84°E
~39 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
162 km
101 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Minya
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Minya | 283,605 | #23 |
| Mallawī | 212,628 | #30 |
| Samālūţ | 142,009 | #46 |
| Banī Mazār | 115,759 | #61 |
| Abū Qurqāş | 90,266 | #81 |
| Maţāy | 82,328 | #93 |
| Dayr Mawās | 60,835 | #126 |
| Banī ‘Ubayd | 46,060 | #151 |
Cities near Maghāghah
- Al ‘Idwah26,092 people · ~9 km away
- Banī Mazār115,759 people · ~17 km away
- Al Fashn112,999 people · ~20 km away
- Maţāy82,328 people · ~26 km away
- Sumusţā as Sulţānī37,260 people · ~30 km away
- Sumusţā al Waqf64,965 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Maghāghah?
Maghāghah has a population of 118,223 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #58 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Maghāghah in?
Maghāghah is located in Minya, Egypt.
Is Maghāghah the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 162 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.