Zagazig Population 2026
Zagazig has a population of 430,445, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Sharqia. Roughly 0.4% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
430,445
Rank in Egypt
#14
Coordinates
30.59°N, 31.50°E
~16 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
63 km
39 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sharqia
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Al ‘Āshir min Ramaḑān | 246,148 | #28 |
| Bilbeis | 185,237 | #34 |
| Abū Kabīr | 154,466 | #41 |
| Fāqūs | 116,945 | #60 |
| Minyā al Qamḩ | 99,284 | #72 |
| Al Qurayn | 94,632 | #75 |
| Diyarb Najm | 80,954 | #95 |
| Mashtūl as Sūq | 75,837 | #103 |
Cities near Zagazig
- Hihyā74,823 people · ~12 km away
- Minyā al Qamḩ99,284 people · ~17 km away
- Diyarb Najm80,954 people · ~19 km away
- Bilbeis185,237 people · ~19 km away
- Abū Kabīr154,466 people · ~22 km away
- Al Qurayn94,632 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Zagazig?
Zagazig has a population of 430,445 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Zagazig in?
Zagazig is located in Sharqia, Egypt.
Is Zagazig the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 63 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.