Largest Cities in Sharqia

Top 22 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · Egypt · Sharqia

Largest Cities — Sharqia

1 Zagazig 430,445

2 Al ‘Āshir min Ramaḑān 246,148

3 Bilbeis 185,237

4 Abū Kabīr 154,466

5 Fāqūs 116,945

6 Minyā al Qamḩ 99,284

7 Al Qurayn 94,632

8 Diyarb Najm 80,954

9 Mashtūl as Sūq 75,837

10 Hihyā 74,823

11 Al Qanāyāt 70,687

12 Aş Şāliḩīyah al Jadīdah 59,320

13 Al Ibrāhīmīyah 53,791

14 Al Ḩusaynīyah 50,651

15 At Tall al Kabīr 46,962

16 Kafr Şaqr 44,529

17 Abū Ḩammād 43,001

18 Awlād Şaqr 32,840

19 Abu Suweir-el-Mahatta 32,763

20 Şān al Ḩajar al Qiblīyah 30,969

21 Al Qaşşāşīn 24,364

22 Munsha‘at Abū ‘Umar 22,543

The largest cities in Sharqia represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Zagazig leads with a population of 430,445, followed by Al ‘Āshir min Ramaḑān and Bilbeis. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 14 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Zagazig's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 14 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,133,241.

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