Egypt
Cairo is the capital city of Egypt, located in the Cairo province. With a population of 9,606,916, it is the largest city in the country.
Almaza Air Force Base
11.1 km away
Cairo International Airport
15.2 km away
Helwan Air Base
27.8 km away
Cairo is situated at coordinates 30.06263° latitude and 31.24967° longitude, in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 23 meters and operates within the Africa/Cairo timezone. Nearby cities include Giza, Shubrā al Khaymah, and Madīnat an Naşr.
Cairo ranks #1 out of 255 cities in Egypt based on population. It is the most populous city in the country, with a significant lead over Alexandria, which has a population of 5,263,542.
The city is the largest in the Cairo province, which includes 9 cities in total. Other notable cities in the province are Madīnat an Naşr, Ḩadā’iq al Qubbah, New Cairo, Ḩalwān, and El Shorouk. The city is well-equipped with amenities, including 171 hospitals, 182 schools, and 60 museums.
Cairo has 20 nearby cities and towns within a 25 km radius.
Cairo is home to 12 universities and higher education institutions.
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The population of Cairo is 9,606,916.
Cairo is located in the Cairo province.
The coordinates of Cairo are 30.06263° latitude and 31.24967° longitude.
The elevation of Cairo is 23 meters.
The nearest airport to Cairo is Cairo International Airport.
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