Bi’r al ‘Abd Population 2026
Bi’r al ‘Abd has a population of 26,330, making it the #206 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in North Sinai. It is about 365× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,330
Rank in Egypt
#206
Coordinates
31.02°N, 33.01°E
~12 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
199 km
124 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Sinai
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Arīsh | 199,243 | #32 |
| Rafaḩ | 44,215 | #163 |
| Ash Shaykh Zuwayd | 26,713 | #205 |
Cities near Bi’r al ‘Abd
- Al Qanţarah31,808 people · ~69 km away
- Port Said780,515 people · ~73 km away
- Arīsh199,243 people · ~76 km away
- Ismailia429,465 people · ~84 km away
- Al Maţarīyah162,045 people · ~95 km away
- Fāyīd35,066 people · ~103 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bi’r al ‘Abd?
Bi’r al ‘Abd has a population of 26,330 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #206 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Bi’r al ‘Abd in?
Bi’r al ‘Abd is located in North Sinai, Egypt.
Is Bi’r al ‘Abd the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 199 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.