Ras Gharib Population 2026
Ras Gharib has a population of 44,852, making it the #159 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Red Sea. It is about 214× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
44,852
Rank in Egypt
#159
Coordinates
28.36°N, 33.08°E
~16 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
260 km
161 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Red Sea
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Hurghada | 207,132 | #31 |
| Safaga | 53,639 | #139 |
| Zaafarana | 46,993 | #149 |
| Banī Suwayf al Jadīdah | 32,278 | #186 |
| Hala'ib | 27,000 | #200 |
| Al Quşayr | 24,653 | #209 |
| Ar Radīsīyah Qiblī | 16,190 | #231 |
Cities near Ras Gharib
- El-Tor38,285 people · ~55 km away
- Zaafarana46,993 people · ~93 km away
- Sharm el-Sheikh38,478 people · ~132 km away
- Hurghada207,132 people · ~142 km away
- Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah45,552 people · ~155 km away
- Ain Sukhna45,552 people · ~157 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ras Gharib?
Ras Gharib has a population of 44,852 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #159 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Ras Gharib in?
Ras Gharib is located in Red Sea, Egypt.
Is Ras Gharib the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 260 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.