Al Maḩallah al Kubrá Population 2026
Al Maḩallah al Kubrá has a population of 592,573, making it the #8 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Gharbia. Roughly 0.5% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
592,573
Rank in Egypt
#8
Coordinates
30.97°N, 31.17°E
~17 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
101 km
63 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gharbia
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FAQ
What is the population of Al Maḩallah al Kubrá?
Al Maḩallah al Kubrá has a population of 592,573 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #8 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Al Maḩallah al Kubrá in?
Al Maḩallah al Kubrá is located in Gharbia, Egypt.
Is Al Maḩallah al Kubrá the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 101 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.