Talā Population 2026
Talā has a population of 72,536, making it the #109 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Monufia. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 132× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
72,536
Rank in Egypt
#109
Coordinates
30.68°N, 30.94°E
~16 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
75 km
47 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Monufia
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Shibīn al Kawm | 267,945 | #25 |
| Munūf | 125,707 | #55 |
| Ashmūn | 124,483 | #56 |
| Sirs al Layyānah | 78,168 | #98 |
| Ash Shuhadā’ | 76,071 | #102 |
| Quwaysinā | 65,690 | #118 |
| Al Bājūr | 62,961 | #122 |
| Birkat as Sab‘ | 50,924 | #143 |
Cities near Talā
- Ash Shuhadā’76,071 people · ~10 km away
- Tanta576,648 people · ~13 km away
- Birkat as Sab‘50,924 people · ~14 km away
- Shibīn al Kawm267,945 people · ~15 km away
- As Sanţah45,813 people · ~19 km away
- Kafr az Zayyāt83,348 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Talā?
Talā has a population of 72,536 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #109 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Talā in?
Talā is located in Monufia, Egypt.
Is Talā the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 75 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.