Zefta Population 2026
Zefta has a population of 111,700, making it the #65 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Gharbia. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 86× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
111,700
Rank in Egypt
#65
Coordinates
30.71°N, 31.24°E
~16 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
72 km
45 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gharbia
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Al Maḩallah al Kubrá | 592,573 | #8 |
| Tanta | 576,648 | #9 |
| Samannūd | 87,921 | #83 |
| Kafr az Zayyāt | 83,348 | #88 |
| Basyūn | 75,084 | #104 |
| As Sanţah | 45,813 | #153 |
| Quţūr | 32,043 | #187 |
Cities near Zefta
- Mīt Ghamr153,754 people · ~1 km away
- As Sanţah45,813 people · ~12 km away
- Birkat as Sab‘50,924 people · ~18 km away
- Kafr Shukr30,948 people · ~18 km away
- Quwaysinā65,690 people · ~19 km away
- Diyarb Najm80,954 people · ~19 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Zefta?
Zefta has a population of 111,700 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #65 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Zefta in?
Zefta is located in Gharbia, Egypt.
Is Zefta the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 72 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.