Qahā Population 2026
Qahā has a population of 36,225, making it the #177 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Qalyubia. It is about 265× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
36,225
Rank in Egypt
#177
Coordinates
30.28°N, 31.21°E
~22 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
25 km
16 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Qalyubia
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Shubrā al Khaymah | 1,240,289 | #4 |
| Al Khuşūş | 488,904 | #12 |
| Banhā | 182,254 | #35 |
| Qalyub | 156,363 | #39 |
| Al-'Ubūr | 138,987 | #47 |
| Al Qanāţir al Khayrīyah | 83,568 | #87 |
| Al Khānkah | 81,646 | #94 |
| Shibīn al Qanāţir | 73,711 | #107 |
Cities near Qahā
- Ţūkh52,593 people · ~8 km away
- Qalyub156,363 people · ~11 km away
- Shibīn al Qanāţir73,711 people · ~12 km away
- Al Qanāţir al Khayrīyah83,568 people · ~12 km away
- Al Khānkah81,646 people · ~17 km away
- Al Khuşūş488,904 people · ~18 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Qahā?
Qahā has a population of 36,225 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #177 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Qahā in?
Qahā is located in Qalyubia, Egypt.
Is Qahā the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 25 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.