Minyā al Qamḩ Population 2026
Minyā al Qamḩ has a population of 99,284, making it the #72 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Sharqia. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 97× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
99,284
Rank in Egypt
#72
Coordinates
30.52°N, 31.35°E
~20 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
51 km
32 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sharqia
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Zagazig | 430,445 | #14 |
| Al ‘Āshir min Ramaḑān | 246,148 | #28 |
| Bilbeis | 185,237 | #34 |
| Abū Kabīr | 154,466 | #41 |
| Fāqūs | 116,945 | #60 |
| Al Qurayn | 94,632 | #75 |
| Diyarb Najm | 80,954 | #95 |
| Mashtūl as Sūq | 75,837 | #103 |
Cities near Minyā al Qamḩ
- Kafr Shukr30,948 people · ~10 km away
- Banhā182,254 people · ~17 km away
- Zagazig430,445 people · ~17 km away
- Mashtūl as Sūq75,837 people · ~17 km away
- Quwaysinā65,690 people · ~19 km away
- Ţūkh52,593 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Minyā al Qamḩ?
Minyā al Qamḩ has a population of 99,284 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #72 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Minyā al Qamḩ in?
Minyā al Qamḩ is located in Sharqia, Egypt.
Is Minyā al Qamḩ the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 51 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.