Hurghada Population 2026
Hurghada has a population of 207,132, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Red Sea. Roughly 0.2% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 46× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
207,132
Rank in Egypt
#31
Coordinates
27.26°N, 33.81°E
~11 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
400 km
248 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Red Sea
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Safaga | 53,639 | #139 |
| Zaafarana | 46,993 | #149 |
| Ras Gharib | 44,852 | #159 |
| Banī Suwayf al Jadīdah | 32,278 | #186 |
| Hala'ib | 27,000 | #200 |
| Al Quşayr | 24,653 | #209 |
| Ar Radīsīyah Qiblī | 16,190 | #231 |
Cities near Hurghada
- Safaga53,639 people · ~58 km away
- Sharm el-Sheikh38,478 people · ~89 km away
- El-Tor38,285 people · ~111 km away
- Al Quşayr24,653 people · ~136 km away
- Ras Gharib44,852 people · ~142 km away
- Qina252,883 people · ~163 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Hurghada?
Hurghada has a population of 207,132 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Hurghada in?
Hurghada is located in Red Sea, Egypt.
Is Hurghada the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 400 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.