Qina Population 2026
Qina has a population of 252,883, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Qena. Roughly 0.2% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
252,883
Rank in Egypt
#27
Coordinates
26.16°N, 32.73°E
~80 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
457 km
284 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Qena
Cities near Qina
FAQ
What is the population of Qina?
Qina has a population of 252,883 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Qina in?
Qina is located in Qena, Egypt.
Is Qina the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 457 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.