6th of October City
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When to go: 6th of October City month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in 6th of October City are typically March, November and December, with average daytime highs around 21–25°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 37°C), January the coldest (average low 8°C), and March the wettest (about 7 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.6 | 8.4 | 3 | 9.4 |
| February | 20.1 | 9.1 | 5 | 9.5 |
| March | 24.1 | 11.5 | 7 | 10.8 |
| April | 29.0 | 14.5 | 2 | 11.5 |
| May | 33.2 | 18.2 | 0 | 12.3 |
| June | 36.0 | 21.1 | 0 | 13.6 |
| July | 37.0 | 22.6 | 0 | 13.5 |
| August | 36.5 | 22.9 | 0 | 12.2 |
| September | 34.3 | 21.4 | 0 | 11.7 |
| October | 30.1 | 18.5 | 1 | 10.7 |
| November | 25.4 | 14.7 | 1 | 9.8 |
| December | 20.5 | 10.6 | 4 | 9.2 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1979
The settlement was established in 1979 by the 504th presidential decree of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat.
- Documented history · 2008
It was announced as the capital of the 6th of October Governorate in April 2008.
- Documented history · 2011
Following the governorate's dissolution in April 2011, in the wake of the Egyptian revolution, it was reincorporated into the Giza Governorate, to which it had originally belonged.
- Documented history · 1973
The city is named after the date of commencement for Operation Badr, the 6th of October 1973, which began the October War.
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01 · Overview6th of October City, in brief
What is 6th of October City and where is it located?
6th of October City is a satellite city in Egypt's Giza Governorate, positioned within the Greater Cairo region. Located 32 km from central Cairo and 17 km from the great pyramid of Giza, the city spans a total area of 482 square kilometres.
What historical turning point defines the city?
The settlement's name commemorates a historical turning point: the 6th of October 1973, which was the starting date of Operation Badr to open the Egyptian front of the October/Yom Kippur War. This date also serves as Egypt's Armed Forces Day. Established in the desert as a new city by the 504th presidential decree of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat in 1979, the community was later announced as the capital of the short-lived 6th of October Governorate in April 2008. Following the dissolution of that governorate in April 2011 amid the Egyptian revolution, the municipality was reincorporated into the Giza Governorate.
How does the municipality function today?
Today, the desert settlement functions as a major urban and economic hub with a population of 368,650 residents, though it is eventually expected to accommodate six million people. The area hosts four industrial zones, centralized banking sectors, and the 6th of October Airport used for transporting products and materials. Major corporate and institutional facilities located here include the Egyptian Media Production City, Smart Village, and the headquarters of the Confederation of African Football and the Egyptian Football Association. Additionally, the municipality supports diverse educational communities, featuring seven private universities, and houses a significant Syrian community following the Syrian civil war alongside the main office of the UNHCR in Egypt.
Frequently Asked Questions about 6th of October City
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01 · Q&AWhere is 6th of October City located and what are its coordinates?
6th of October City is situated in Egypt at geographic coordinates 29.8167, 31.0500, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of 6th of October City?
6th of October City has a recorded population of approximately 368,650 and observes the Africa/Cairo time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in 6th of October City?
Official and commonly spoken languages in 6th of October City include AR-EG, English, French, with EGP used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for 6th of October City?
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