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6th of October City

Giza, Egypt · Africa

About 6th of October City

6th of October City is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Abū an Numrus, 31km from Citadel of Salah Ed-Din.

6th of October City is a city located in Giza, Egypt. With a population of 368,650, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, 6th of October City sits in Egypt, where you drive on the right. It's in the Africa/Cairo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add 6th of October City to your route.

About 6th of October City

6th of October is a city in the Giza Governorate, Egypt. It is a satellite city, located adjacent to Giza, and is part of the Greater Cairo region. The city served as the capital of the now-defunct 6th of October Governorate, which was dissolved in 2011. Established as a new city in the desert, 6th of October hosts

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6th of October City offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is 6th of October City located?

6th of October City is located in Giza, Egypt, Africa. The coordinates are 29.8167 latitude, 31.0500 longitude.

What is the population of 6th of October City?

6th of October City has a population of approximately 368,650 people, making it a city in Egypt.

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Quick Information

Population
368,650
Continent
Africa
Country
Egypt
Region
Giza
Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Coordinates
29.8167, 31.0500

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Egypt

Police
122
Ambulance
123
Fire
180
Driving side
right

Tourist police: 126.

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Worth the detour from 6th of October City

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Pyramids of Giza

The last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World, these 4,500-year-old pyramids are Egypt's most iconic monuments.

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Great Sphinx of Giza

Colossal limestone statue with the body of a lion and a human head, guarding the Giza pyramid complex.

20 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Grand Egyptian Museum

The world's largest archaeological museum, built near the Pyramids of Giza to house the complete Tutankhamun collection and over 100,000 artifacts.

21 km · about 25 min drive

castle

Citadel of Salah Ed-Din

A medieval Islamic-era fortification on Mokattam Hill in Cairo, built by Saladin to protect the city from Crusader attacks.

31 km · about 35 min drive

museum

Egyptian Museum Cairo

Home to the world's most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities, including Tutankhamun's golden treasures.

31 km · about 35 min drive

cafe

El-Fishawy Café

Cairo's oldest coffeehouse, open in a Khan el-Khalili alley since 1797 and run by seven generations of one family. Naguib Mahfouz wrote parts of the Cairo Trilogy in its back rooms, under the same tarnished mirrors.

33 km · about 40 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near 6th of October City.

Abū an Numrus

🇪🇬 Egypt

21 km awayPop. 86,601

Al Badrashayn

🇪🇬 Egypt

21 km awayPop. 90,833

Al Ḩawāmidīyah

🇪🇬 Egypt

21 km awayPop. 155,055

Ash-Shaykh Zāyid

🇪🇬 Egypt

23 km awayPop. 95,854

Ḩalwān

🇪🇬 Egypt

24 km awayPop. 230,000

Kirdāsah

🇪🇬 Egypt

25 km awayPop. 137,588

Giza

🇪🇬 Egypt

26 km awayPop. 4,367,343

Al ‘Ayyāţ

🇪🇬 Egypt

30 km awayPop. 45,793

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