Mallawī Population 2026
Mallawī has a population of 212,628, making it the #30 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Minya. Roughly 0.2% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 45× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
212,628
Rank in Egypt
#30
Coordinates
27.73°N, 30.84°E
~53 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
262 km
163 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Minya
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Minya | 283,605 | #23 |
| Samālūţ | 142,009 | #46 |
| Maghāghah | 118,223 | #58 |
| 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 Mallawī
- Dayr Mawās60,835 people · ~10 km away
- Dayrūţ102,570 people · ~20 km away
- Abū Qurqāş90,266 people · ~22 km away
- Banī ‘Ubayd46,060 people · ~25 km away
- Al Qūşīyah99,598 people · ~33 km away
- Minya283,605 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mallawī?
Mallawī has a population of 212,628 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #30 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Mallawī in?
Mallawī is located in Minya, Egypt.
Is Mallawī the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 262 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.