Maţāy Population 2026
Maţāy has a population of 82,328, making it the #93 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Minya. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 117× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
82,328
Rank in Egypt
#93
Coordinates
28.42°N, 30.78°E
~38 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
188 km
117 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 |
| Maghāghah | 118,223 | #58 |
| Banī Mazār | 115,759 | #61 |
| Abū Qurqāş | 90,266 | #81 |
| Dayr Mawās | 60,835 | #126 |
| Banī ‘Ubayd | 46,060 | #151 |
Cities near Maţāy
FAQ
What is the population of Maţāy?
Maţāy has a population of 82,328 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #93 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Maţāy in?
Maţāy is located in Minya, Egypt.
Is Maţāy the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 188 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.