Samālūţ Population 2026
Samālūţ has a population of 142,009, making it the #46 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Minya. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 68× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
142,009
Rank in Egypt
#46
Coordinates
28.31°N, 30.71°E
~41 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
202 km
125 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Minya
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Minya | 283,605 | #23 |
| Mallawī | 212,628 | #30 |
| Maghāghah | 118,223 | #58 |
| Banī Mazār | 115,759 | #61 |
| Abū Qurqāş | 90,266 | #81 |
| Maţāy | 82,328 | #93 |
| Dayr Mawās | 60,835 | #126 |
| Banī ‘Ubayd | 46,060 | #151 |
Cities near Samālūţ
- Maţāy82,328 people · ~14 km away
- Banī Mazār115,759 people · ~22 km away
- Minya283,605 people · ~25 km away
- Maghāghah118,223 people · ~39 km away
- Banī ‘Ubayd46,060 people · ~41 km away
- Al ‘Idwah26,092 people · ~43 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Samālūţ?
Samālūţ has a population of 142,009 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #46 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Samālūţ in?
Samālūţ is located in Minya, Egypt.
Is Samālūţ the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 202 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.