Shubrā al Khaymah Population 2026
Shubrā al Khaymah has a population of 1,240,289, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Qalyubia. Roughly 1.0% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 7.7× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,240,289
Rank in Egypt
#4
Coordinates
30.13°N, 31.25°E
~26 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
7 km
4 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Qalyubia
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Al Khuşūş | 488,904 | #12 |
| Banhā | 182,254 | #35 |
| Qalyub | 156,363 | #39 |
| Al-'Ubūr | 138,987 | #47 |
| Al Qanāţir al Khayrīyah | 83,568 | #87 |
| Al Khānkah | 81,646 | #94 |
| Shibīn al Qanāţir | 73,711 | #107 |
| Ţūkh | 52,593 | #141 |
Cities near Shubrā al Khaymah
FAQ
What is the population of Shubrā al Khaymah?
Shubrā al Khaymah has a population of 1,240,289 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is Shubrā al Khaymah in?
Shubrā al Khaymah is located in Qalyubia, Egypt.
Is Shubrā al Khaymah the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 7 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.