Kafr az Zayyāt Population 2026
Kafr az Zayyāt has a population of 83,348, making it the #88 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Gharbia. Roughly 0.1% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 115× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
83,348
Rank in Egypt
#88
Coordinates
30.82°N, 30.82°E
~18 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
94 km
58 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gharbia
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FAQ
What is the population of Kafr az Zayyāt?
Kafr az Zayyāt has a population of 83,348 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #88 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Kafr az Zayyāt in?
Kafr az Zayyāt is located in Gharbia, Egypt.
Is Kafr az Zayyāt the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 94 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.