List of cities and towns in Egypt facts for kids

Egypt is a fascinating country with a long history! It's famous for its ancient pyramids, the mighty Nile River, and bustling cities. This article will tell you about some of the most important and largest cities in Egypt, where millions of people live and work.

Largest Cities in Egypt

Egypt has many big cities, each with its own special features. These cities are home to millions of people and are important centers for culture, business, and history. The table below shows some of the biggest cities in Egypt, their populations, and which part of Egypt they are in.

Egypt's Largest Cities (2021 Estimate)

Name	Arabic Name	Governorate	Area Code	Population (2021)	Photo
Cairo*	القاهرة	Cairo	(+20) 2	9,606,916	Cairo
Alexandria	الاسكندرية	Alexandria	(+20) 3	5,263,542	Alexandria
Giza*	الجيزة	Giza	(+20) 2	4,367,343	Giza
Shubra El Kheima*	شبرا الخيمة	Qalyubia	(+20) 2	1,240,289	Shubra El Kheima
El Mahalla El Kubra	المحلة الكبرى	Gharbia	(+20) 40	817,969	El Mahalla El Kubra
Port Said	بور سعيد	Port Said	(+20) 60	780,515	Port Said
Suez	السويس	Suez	(+20) 60	699,541	Suez
Mansoura	المنصورة	Dakahlia	(+20) 50	621,953	Mansoura
Tanta	طنطا	Gharbia	(+20) 40	576,648	Tanta
Asyut	اسيوط	Asyut	(+20) 88	528,669	Asyut
Faiyum	الفيوم	Faiyum	(+20) 84	519,047	Faiyum
Zagazig	الزقازيق	Sharqia	+(20) 55	430,445	Zagazig
Ismailia	الاسماعيلية	Ismailia	+69 +64	429,465	Ismaïlia
Aswan	اسوان	Aswan	(+20) 97	379,774	Aswan
Damanhur	دمنهور	Beheira	(+20) 45	318,207	Damanhur
Damietta	دمياط	Damietta	(+20) 57	305,920	Damietta
Minya	المنيا	Minya	(+20) 86	283,605	Minya
Beni Suef	بنى سويف	Beni Suef	(+20) 82	273,151	Beni Suef
Luxor	الاقصر	Luxor	(+20) 95	268,640	Luxor
Shibin El Kom	شبين الكوم	Monufia	(+20) 48	267,945	Shibin El Kom
Sohag	سوهاج	Sohag	(+20) 93	266,944	Sohag
Qena	قنا	Qena	(+20) 96	252,883	Qena
Hurghada	الغردقة	Red Sea	(+20) 65	207,132	Hurghada
Arish	العريش	North Sinai	(+20) 68	199,243	Arish
Banha*	بنها	Qalyubia	(+20) 13	182,254	Banha

* These cities are part of the Greater Cairo metropolitan area, which is a very large urban region.

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Localidades de Egipto para niños

• List of towns and villages in Egypt
• Subdivisions of Egypt
• Geography of Egypt
• Climate of Egypt
• List of historical capitals of Egypt
• List of urban areas in Africa by population
• List of largest cities in the Arab world
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