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Assiut overview
Assiut (orange) and the other large cities of Egypt
Assiut lies in Asyut in Egypt at 27.18°N, 31.18°E, about 56 m above sea level. The local time zone is Africa/Cairo (UTC+3); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Tanta (576,648) and larger than Al Fayyum (519,047). The largest city in Egypt is Cairo with 9,606,916 people; the capital, Cairo, has 9,606,916.
The national capital, Cairo, is about 320 km away; the nearest large city is Abnūb, 10 km from Assiut.
Egypt as a whole has a live population of 120,609,019 (+1.4% a year) and ranks #13 of 238 countries — see the Egypt population page for the full statistics and the Egypt atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Assiut
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Abnūb Asyut | 10 km | 111,785 |
| Abū Tīj Asyut | 20 km | 105,418 |
| Manfalūţ Asyut | 26 km | 117,925 |
| Dayrūţ Asyut | 56 km | 102,570 |
| Sohag Sohag | 86 km | 266,944 |
| Minya Minya | 110 km | 283,605 |
| Maghāghah Minya | 167 km | 118,223 |
| Al Fashn Beni Suweif | 185 km | 112,999 |
Largest cities in Egypt
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CairoCapital | Cairo | 9,606,916 |
| 2 | Alexandria | Alexandria | 5,263,542 |
| 3 | Giza | Giza | 4,367,343 |
| 4 | Shubrā al Khaymah | Qalyubia | 1,240,289 |
| 5 | Port Said | Port Said | 780,515 |
| 6 | Suez | Suez | 699,541 |
| 7 | Al Mansurah | Dakahlia | 621,953 |
| 8 | Al Maḩallah al Kubrá | Gharbia | 592,573 |
| 9 | Tanta | Gharbia | 576,648 |
| 10 | Assiut | Asyut | 528,669 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Assiut?
Assiut has about 528,669 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Assiut the capital of Egypt?
No. The capital of Egypt is Cairo (9,606,916 people), about 320 km away. Assiut is the 10th largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Assiut compared with the rest of Egypt?
Its 528,669 residents are 0.4% of the 120,609,019 people living in Egypt today. Cairo is larger with 9,606,916 people.
Where is Assiut?
In Asyut, Egypt, at latitude 27.18 and longitude 31.18, 56 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Abnūb (10 km), Abū Tīj (20 km), Manfalūţ (26 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Assiut Population 2026 — Egypt. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/egypt/assiut/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/egypt/assiut/">Assiut Population 2026 — Egypt</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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