Qillīn Population 2026
Qillīn has a population of 48,233, making it the #145 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Kafr el-Sheikh. It is about 199× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,233
Rank in Egypt
#145
Coordinates
31.05°N, 30.85°E
~9 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
116 km
72 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kafr el-Sheikh
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Kafr ash Shaykh | 194,569 | #33 |
| Disūq | 149,291 | #45 |
| Fuwwah | 93,392 | #77 |
| Biyalā | 89,068 | #82 |
| Al Burj | 60,320 | #127 |
| Al Ḩāmūl | 58,430 | #131 |
| Balţīm | 51,280 | #142 |
| Sīdī Sālim | 44,709 | #160 |
Cities near Qillīn
- Kafr ash Shaykh194,569 people · ~11 km away
- Basyūn75,084 people · ~13 km away
- Quţūr32,043 people · ~13 km away
- Disūq149,291 people · ~22 km away
- Kafr az Zayyāt83,348 people · ~25 km away
- Ītāy al Bārūd77,606 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Qillīn?
Qillīn has a population of 48,233 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #145 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Qillīn in?
Qillīn is located in Kafr el-Sheikh, Egypt.
Is Qillīn the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 116 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.