Major Cities in Egypt map & data
There are 27 major cities mapped in Egypt, spread over 26 regions. The most are in South Sinai Governorate (2), North Sinai Governorate (1) and Aswan Governorate (1). 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Cairo, Alexandria and Port Said.
Major Cities by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sinai Governorate | 2 | 7.4% |
| North Sinai Governorate | 1 | 3.7% |
| Aswan Governorate | 1 | 3.7% |
| Red Sea Governorate | 1 | 3.7% |
| Matrouh Governorate | 1 | 3.7% |
| New Valley Governorate | 1 | 3.7% |
| Alexandria Governorate | 1 | 3.7% |
| Ismailia Governorate | 1 | 3.7% |
| Suez Governorate | 1 | 3.7% |
| Gharbiyya Governorate | 1 | 3.7% |
| Faiyum Governorate | 1 | 3.7% |
| Beni Suef Governorate | 1 | 3.7% |
| Minya Governate | 1 | 3.7% |
| Asyut Governorate | 1 | 3.7% |
| Sohag Governorate | 1 | 3.7% |
| Qena Governorate | 1 | 3.7% |
| Giza Governorate | 1 | 3.7% |
| Monufia Governorate | 1 | 3.7% |
| Beheira Governorate | 1 | 3.7% |
| Cairo Governorate | 1 | 3.7% |
| Qalyubia Governorate | 1 | 3.7% |
| Dakahlia Governorate | 1 | 3.7% |
| Damietta Governorate | 1 | 3.7% |
| Kafr el-Sheikh Governorate | 1 | 3.7% |
| Port Said Governorate | 1 | 3.7% |
| Al Sharqia Governorate | 1 | 3.7% |
Notable major cities in Egypt
- CairoCairo Governorate · pop. 9539673
- AlexandriaAlexandria Governorate · pop. 5163750
- Port SaidPort Said Governorate · pop. 749371
- SuezSuez Governorate · pop. 728180
- El'ArishNorth Sinai Governorate
- Abu ZenimaSouth Sinai Governorate
- AswanAswan Governorate
- Al GhurdaqahRed Sea Governorate
- Marsa MatruhMatrouh Governorate
- El-KhargaNew Valley Governorate
- IsmailiaIsmailia Governorate
- TantaGharbiyya Governorate
- El FaiyumFaiyum Governorate
- Beni SuefBeni Suef Governorate
- El MinyaMinya Governate
- AsyutAsyut Governorate
- SohagSohag Governorate
- QenaQena Governorate
- GizaGiza Governorate
- Shibin el KomMonufia Governorate
- DamanhurBeheira Governorate
- BenhaQalyubia Governorate
- El MansuraDakahlia Governorate
- DumyatDamietta Governorate
- Kafr el SheikhKafr el-Sheikh Governorate
- ZagizigAl Sharqia Governorate
- El TurSouth Sinai Governorate
What's in this layer
Every major city in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Capitals and major cities with population figures.
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Frequently asked questions
How many major cities are there in Egypt?
This layer holds 27 major cities in Egypt, the most of them in South Sinai Governorate. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of major cities in Egypt?
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What information comes with each major city?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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