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Cairo, Cairo

Egypt

National capital30.0626° N, 31.2497° E

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.

Population9,606,916
ProvinceCairo
Coordinates30.0626° N, 31.2497° E
CountryEgypt
Rank in Egypt#1 of 12,086

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Nearest Airports

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Almaza Air Force Base

HEAZRegional

11.1 km away

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Cairo International Airport

CAIInternational

15.2 km away

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Helwan Air Base

HE15Local

27.8 km away

About Cairo

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.

Cities in Cairo

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.

Madīnat an Naşr668,413Ḩadā’iq al Qubbah339,612New Cairo313,139Ḩalwān230,000El Shorouk91,899Būlāq Abū al ‘Ilā51,741Badr32,940Masākin Shirkat Abū al Wafā lil Muqāwalāt wa al Istithmār al ‘Aqārī2,560Madīnat NaşrHarat Baha al-Din

Nearby Cities

Cairo has 20 nearby cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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Al AzbakīyahCity
0.9 km
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Bāb ash Sha‘rīyahNeighborhood
0.9 km
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Az̧ Z̧āhirNeighborhood
0.9 km
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Harat Baha al-DinNeighborhood
1 km
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Jazīrat BadrānNeighborhood
1.2 km
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As SabtīyahCity
1.2 km
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GhamrahNeighborhood
1.2 km
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ShubrāNeighborhood
1.3 km
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Al ‘AtabahNeighborhood
1.3 km
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al-MuskiCity
1.7 km
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As SakākīnīNeighborhood
1.7 km
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MaḩmashahNeighborhood
1.7 km
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El SharabiaNeighborhood
1.8 km
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Būlāq Abū al ‘IlāNeighborhood · 51,741 inhab.
1.8 km
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Al JamālīyahNeighborhood
1.9 km
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Al GhūrīyahNeighborhood
2 km
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Khān al KhalīlīNeighborhood
2 km
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Rawḑ al FarajNeighborhood
2.1 km
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Masākin Ramlat BūlāqNeighborhood
2.1 km
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`ĀbdīnCity
2.1 km

Universities in Cairo

Cairo is home to 12 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
Ain Shams University1950——
Arab Academy for Management, Banking and Financial Sciences1988——
Cairo University1908——
Cairo University Kasr Alainy Faculty of Medicine1827——
Danish Egyptian Dialogue Institute———
Egyptian Chinese University2013——
Egyptian e-Learning University2008——
Faculty of Medicine Al-Azhar University Girls Branch Cairo1961——
Institute of Aviation Engineering and Technology1997——
Modern Academy For Engineering & Technology2000——
Modern University for Technology and Information2004——
Sadat Academy for Management Sciences1981——
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Explore Egypt

Users can explore other cities in Egypt, compare countries, view rankings, or see the full city list for more information.

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Largest cities in Egypt

#1 Cairo9,606,916#2 Alexandria5,263,542#3 Giza4,367,343#4 Shubrā al Khaymah1,240,289#5 Port Said780,515
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Cairo?

The population of Cairo is 9,606,916.

In which province/state is Cairo located?

Cairo is located in the Cairo province.

What are the coordinates of Cairo?

The coordinates of Cairo are 30.06263° latitude and 31.24967° longitude.

What is the elevation of Cairo?

The elevation of Cairo is 23 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Cairo?

The nearest airport to Cairo is Cairo International Airport.

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