Marsá Maţrūḩ Population 2026
Marsá Maţrūḩ has a population of 176,498, making it the #37 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Matruh. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 54× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
176,498
Rank in Egypt
#37
Coordinates
31.35°N, 27.24°E
~7 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
410 km
255 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Matruh
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Sīdī Barānī | 38,253 | #172 |
| El Dabaa | 27,697 | #199 |
| Sīwah | 25,031 | #208 |
| An-Najaylah | 19,768 | #224 |
| Al Ḩammām | 18,407 | #226 |
| As Sallūm | 16,545 | #230 |
Cities near Marsá Maţrūḩ
- An-Najaylah19,768 people · ~62 km away
- El Dabaa27,697 people · ~120 km away
- Sīdī Barānī38,253 people · ~128 km away
- As Sallūm16,545 people · ~198 km away
- Al Ḩammām18,407 people · ~212 km away
- Burj al ‘Arab22,444 people · ~226 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Marsá Maţrūḩ?
Marsá Maţrūḩ has a population of 176,498 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #37 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Marsá Maţrūḩ in?
Marsá Maţrūḩ is located in Matruh, Egypt.
Is Marsá Maţrūḩ the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 410 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.