Shibīn al Kawm Population 2026
Shibīn al Kawm has a population of 267,945, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Monufia. Roughly 0.2% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 36× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
267,945
Rank in Egypt
#25
Coordinates
30.55°N, 31.01°E
~23 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
59 km
37 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Monufia
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Munūf | 125,707 | #55 |
| Ashmūn | 124,483 | #56 |
| Sirs al Layyānah | 78,168 | #98 |
| Ash Shuhadā’ | 76,071 | #102 |
| Talā | 72,536 | #109 |
| Quwaysinā | 65,690 | #118 |
| Al Bājūr | 62,961 | #122 |
| Birkat as Sab‘ | 50,924 | #143 |
Cities near Shibīn al Kawm
- Birkat as Sab‘50,924 people · ~11 km away
- Ash Shuhadā’76,071 people · ~12 km away
- Munūf125,707 people · ~12 km away
- Sirs al Layyānah78,168 people · ~13 km away
- Al Bājūr62,961 people · ~14 km away
- Quwaysinā65,690 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Shibīn al Kawm?
Shibīn al Kawm has a population of 267,945 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Shibīn al Kawm in?
Shibīn al Kawm is located in Monufia, Egypt.
Is Shibīn al Kawm the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 59 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.