Şidfā Population 2026
Şidfā has a population of 30,228, making it the #194 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Asyut. It is about 318× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
30,228
Rank in Egypt
#194
Coordinates
26.97°N, 31.38°E
~62 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
345 km
214 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Asyut
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Assiut | 528,669 | #10 |
| Manfalūţ | 117,925 | #59 |
| Abnūb | 111,785 | #64 |
| Abū Tīj | 105,418 | #66 |
| Dayrūţ | 102,570 | #67 |
| Al Qūşīyah | 99,598 | #71 |
| Al Ghanāyim | 70,884 | #112 |
| Al Badārī | 56,033 | #133 |
Cities near Şidfā
FAQ
What is the population of Şidfā?
Şidfā has a population of 30,228 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #194 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Şidfā in?
Şidfā is located in Asyut, Egypt.
Is Şidfā the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 345 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.