Rosetta Population 2026
Rosetta has a population of 301,795, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Beheira. Roughly 0.3% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
301,795
Rank in Egypt
#22
Coordinates
31.40°N, 30.42°E
~15 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
169 km
105 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Beheira
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Damanhur | 318,207 | #20 |
| Idkū | 177,152 | #36 |
| Kafr ad Dawwār | 128,539 | #53 |
| Ḩawsh ‘Īsá | 82,999 | #91 |
| Ītāy al Bārūd | 77,606 | #99 |
| Madīnat as Sādāt | 71,501 | #110 |
| Ad Dilinjāt | 68,901 | #115 |
| Abū al Maţāmīr | 66,946 | #117 |
Cities near Rosetta
FAQ
What is the population of Rosetta?
Rosetta has a population of 301,795 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Rosetta in?
Rosetta is located in Beheira, Egypt.
Is Rosetta the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 169 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.