1. Cairo – 10,100,000
The capital and largest city, heart of Egyptian culture.
2. Giza – 8,800,000
Home to the iconic pyramids and Sphinx.
3. Alexandria – 5,400,000
Historic Mediterranean port founded by Alexander the Great.
4. Shubra El Kheima – 1,250,000
Industrial city in Greater Cairo.
5. Port Said – 780,000
Northern gateway to the Suez Canal.
6. Suez – 750,000
Southern Suez Canal city with a major port.
7. Luxor – 650,000
Ancient city with temples and Valley of the Kings.
8. Mansoura – 630,000
Delta city known for education and healthcare.
9. El Mahalla El Kubra – 620,000
Textile manufacturing center in the Nile Delta.
10. Tanta – 600,000
City famous for Sufi festivals and cotton trade.
11. Asyut – 560,000
Upper Egypt city with historic Christian sites.
12. Ismailia – 520,000
Canal-side city known for its gardens.
13. Faiyum – 510,000
Oasis city west of the Nile with ancient ruins.
14. Zagazig – 440,000
Agricultural city in the eastern Delta.
15. Aswan – 390,000
Southern Nile city near the High Dam and Nubian culture.
16. Damietta – 360,000
Port and furniture industry hub.
17. Beni Suef – 350,000
City on the Nile with agriculture and commerce.
18. Hurghada – 300,000
Red Sea resort town and diving destination.
19. Qena – 270,000
City near Dendera Temple complex.
20. Minya – 260,000
City known for ancient tombs and archaeology.
21. Damanhur – 250,000
Delta city and capital of Beheira Governorate.
22. Kafr El Sheikh – 240,000
Agricultural city in the Delta.
23. Banha – 230,000
Delta city and transport hub.
24. Sohag – 220,000
Upper Egypt city with Coptic heritage.
25. Arish – 170,000
Sinai Peninsula city on the Mediterranean.
The above is subject to change.
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