Mīt Ghamr Population 2026
Mīt Ghamr has a population of 153,754, making it the #42 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Dakahlia. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 62× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
153,754
Rank in Egypt
#42
Coordinates
30.72°N, 31.26°E
~19 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
73 km
45 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Dakahlia
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Al Mansurah | 621,953 | #7 |
| Al Maţarīyah | 162,045 | #38 |
| Bilqās | 137,080 | #49 |
| Al Manzalah | 127,394 | #54 |
| As Sinbillāwayn | 124,020 | #57 |
| Ţalkhā | 112,851 | #63 |
| Dikirnis | 101,082 | #69 |
| Al Jammālīyah | 99,641 | #70 |
Cities near Mīt Ghamr
- Zefta111,700 people · ~1 km away
- As Sanţah45,813 people · ~13 km away
- Diyarb Najm80,954 people · ~18 km away
- Kafr Shukr30,948 people · ~18 km away
- Quwaysinā65,690 people · ~19 km away
- Birkat as Sab‘50,924 people · ~19 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mīt Ghamr?
Mīt Ghamr has a population of 153,754 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #42 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Mīt Ghamr in?
Mīt Ghamr is located in Dakahlia, Egypt.
Is Mīt Ghamr the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 73 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.