City · Egypt
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 several local and international educational facilities.
Good to know
- Population: 368,650.
- Founded: 1979.
- Area: 482 sq km.
- Timezone: Africa/Cairo.