Naqādah Population 2026
Naqādah has a population of 26,774, making it the #204 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Qena. It is about 359× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,774
Rank in Egypt
#204
Coordinates
25.90°N, 32.72°E
~82 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
485 km
301 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Qena
Cities near Naqādah
- Qūş84,386 people · ~4 km away
- Qifţ24,010 people · ~14 km away
- Az Zaynīyah Qiblī20,000 people · ~17 km away
- Aţ Ţārif38,871 people · ~20 km away
- Luxor422,407 people · ~24 km away
- Al Bayāḑīyah23,550 people · ~28 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Naqādah?
Naqādah has a population of 26,774 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #204 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Naqādah in?
Naqādah is located in Qena, Egypt.
Is Naqādah the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 485 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.