Qalyub Population 2026
Qalyub has a population of 156,363, making it the #39 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Qalyubia. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 61× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
156,363
Rank in Egypt
#39
Coordinates
30.18°N, 31.21°E
~22 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
14 km
9 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 |
| Al-'Ubūr | 138,987 | #47 |
| Al Qanāţir al Khayrīyah | 83,568 | #87 |
| Al Khānkah | 81,646 | #94 |
| Shibīn al Qanāţir | 73,711 | #107 |
| Ţūkh | 52,593 | #141 |
Cities near Qalyub
- Al Qanāţir al Khayrīyah83,568 people · ~7 km away
- Shubrā al Khaymah1,240,289 people · ~7 km away
- Awsīm94,174 people · ~9 km away
- Al Khuşūş488,904 people · ~11 km away
- Qahā36,225 people · ~11 km away
- Cairo9,606,916 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Qalyub?
Qalyub has a population of 156,363 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #39 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Qalyub in?
Qalyub is located in Qalyubia, Egypt.
Is Qalyub the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 14 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.