Ţahţā Population 2026
Ţahţā has a population of 134,314, making it the #51 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Sohag. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 72× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
134,314
Rank in Egypt
#51
Coordinates
26.77°N, 31.50°E
~66 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
367 km
228 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sohag
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Sohag | 266,944 | #26 |
| Akhmīm | 151,430 | #43 |
| Girga | 151,256 | #44 |
| Ţimā | 101,130 | #68 |
| Al Minshāh | 91,149 | #79 |
| Juhaynah | 76,555 | #100 |
| Al Balyanā | 68,413 | #116 |
| Al Marāghah | 53,643 | #138 |
Cities near Ţahţā
- Juhaynah76,555 people · ~11 km away
- Al Marāghah53,643 people · ~13 km away
- Ţimā101,130 people · ~17 km away
- Al Ghanāyim70,884 people · ~21 km away
- Şidfā30,228 people · ~25 km away
- Al Badārī56,033 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ţahţā?
Ţahţā has a population of 134,314 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #51 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Ţahţā in?
Ţahţā is located in Sohag, Egypt.
Is Ţahţā the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 367 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.