Sīdī Sālim Population 2026
Sīdī Sālim has a population of 44,709, making it the #160 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Kafr el-Sheikh. It is about 215× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
44,709
Rank in Egypt
#160
Coordinates
31.27°N, 30.79°E
~6 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
142 km
88 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kafr el-Sheikh
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FAQ
What is the population of Sīdī Sālim?
Sīdī Sālim has a population of 44,709 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #160 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Sīdī Sālim in?
Sīdī Sālim is located in Kafr el-Sheikh, Egypt.
Is Sīdī Sālim the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 142 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.