Ţimā Population 2026
Ţimā has a population of 101,130, making it the #68 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Sohag. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 95× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
101,130
Rank in Egypt
#68
Coordinates
26.91°N, 31.43°E
~66 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
351 km
218 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 |
| Ţahţā | 134,314 | #51 |
| Al Minshāh | 91,149 | #79 |
| Juhaynah | 76,555 | #100 |
| Al Balyanā | 68,413 | #116 |
| Al Marāghah | 53,643 | #138 |
Cities near Ţimā
FAQ
What is the population of Ţimā?
Ţimā has a population of 101,130 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #68 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Ţimā in?
Ţimā is located in Sohag, Egypt.
Is Ţimā the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 351 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.