Qūş Population 2026

Qūş has a population of 84,386, making it the #86 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Qena. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 114× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.

Location of Qūş (capital Cairo shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

84,386

Rank in Egypt

#86

Coordinates

25.92°N, 32.76°E

~83 m elevation · Africa/Cairo

Distance to capital (Cairo)

484 km

301 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Qena

City	Population	Rank in Egypt
Esna	462,787	#13
Qina	252,883	#27
Armant	78,695	#97
Farshūţ	71,013	#111
Dishnā	64,744	#120
Nag Hammâdi	59,601	#128
Al Waqf	34,723	#179
Naqādah	26,774	#204

Cities near Qūş

Naqādah26,774 people · ~4 km away
Qifţ24,010 people · ~11 km away
Az Zaynīyah Qiblī20,000 people · ~20 km away
Aţ Ţārif38,871 people · ~23 km away
Luxor422,407 people · ~27 km away
Qina252,883 people · ~28 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Qūş?

Qūş has a population of 84,386 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #86 biggest city in Egypt.

What region is Qūş in?

Qūş is located in Qena, Egypt.

Is Qūş the capital of Egypt?

No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 484 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.

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