Ţalkhā Population 2026
Ţalkhā has a population of 112,851, making it the #63 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Dakahlia. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 85× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
112,851
Rank in Egypt
#63
Coordinates
31.05°N, 31.38°E
~7 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
111 km
69 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Dakahlia
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Al Mansurah | 621,953 | #7 |
| Al Maţarīyah | 162,045 | #38 |
| Mīt Ghamr | 153,754 | #42 |
| Bilqās | 137,080 | #49 |
| Al Manzalah | 127,394 | #54 |
| As Sinbillāwayn | 124,020 | #57 |
| Dikirnis | 101,082 | #69 |
| Al Jammālīyah | 99,641 | #70 |
Cities near Ţalkhā
- Al Mansurah621,953 people · ~2 km away
- Samannūd87,921 people · ~17 km away
- Bilqās137,080 people · ~18 km away
- Biyalā89,068 people · ~20 km away
- As Sinbillāwayn124,020 people · ~21 km away
- Dikirnis101,082 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ţalkhā?
Ţalkhā has a population of 112,851 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #63 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Ţalkhā in?
Ţalkhā is located in Dakahlia, Egypt.
Is Ţalkhā the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 111 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.