Minya Population 2026
Minya has a population of 283,605, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Minya. Roughly 0.2% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
283,605
Rank in Egypt
#23
Coordinates
28.09°N, 30.76°E
~52 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
224 km
139 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Minya
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Mallawī | 212,628 | #30 |
| 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 Minya
- Banī ‘Ubayd46,060 people · ~16 km away
- Abū Qurqāş90,266 people · ~20 km away
- Samālūţ142,009 people · ~25 km away
- Maţāy82,328 people · ~36 km away
- Mallawī212,628 people · ~41 km away
- Banī Mazār115,759 people · ~45 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Minya?
Minya has a population of 283,605 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Minya in?
Minya is located in Minya, Egypt.
Is Minya the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 224 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.