Bani Suwayf (Banī Suwayf), Beni Suweif

Bani Suwayf: Located on the west bank of the Nile River, about 120 km south of Cairo, this Egyptian city serves as the capital of the Beni Suef Governorate.

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Quick Facts about Banī Suwayf

Population 3,154,100
Country Egypt
State Beni Suweif (Egypt)
Area 10954 km2
Latitude & Longitude 29.0639,31.0889
Altitude 420 feet / 128 meters
Capital Beni Suef
Time Zone Africa/Cairo
Local time 01:27:01 (19th April 2026)

Geography

Banī Suwayf is located at 29°3'50"N 31°5'20"E (29.0638889, 31.0888889).

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Official website of Banī Suwayf

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
2006 2,291,618 - census
2017 3,154,100 27.34% census
Beni Souef, Beni Sue, Beni Suef, Beni Suweif