Sīwah Population 2026
Sīwah has a population of 25,031, making it the #208 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Matruh. It is about 384× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,031
Rank in Egypt
#208
Coordinates
29.20°N, 25.52°E
~-15 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
562 km
349 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Matruh
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Marsá Maţrūḩ | 176,498 | #37 |
| Sīdī Barānī | 38,253 | #172 |
| El Dabaa | 27,697 | #199 |
| An-Najaylah | 19,768 | #224 |
| Al Ḩammām | 18,407 | #226 |
| As Sallūm | 16,545 | #230 |
Cities near Sīwah
- As Sallūm16,545 people · ~264 km away
- An-Najaylah19,768 people · ~265 km away
- Sīdī Barānī38,253 people · ~271 km away
- Marsá Maţrūḩ176,498 people · ~290 km away
- El Dabaa27,697 people · ~347 km away
- Al Ḩammām18,407 people · ~415 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sīwah?
Sīwah has a population of 25,031 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #208 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Sīwah in?
Sīwah is located in Matruh, Egypt.
Is Sīwah the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 562 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.