6th of October Governorate

The governorate extends across desert terrain interspersed with sections of the left bank of the Nile Valley, north and south of Giza region.

Established on April 17, 2008, through presidential decree to reduce population density in Giza, this governorate was later reintegrated into Giza Governorate in 2011.

The name commemorates the Egyptian military crossing of the Suez Canal on October 6, 1973, a date that remains celebrated as Egypt's Armed Forces Day.

The territory includes multiple industrial zones, educational institutions, and the Bahariya Oasis, connected by an extensive transportation network to Greater Cairo.

The governorate sits at the intersection of equal latitude and longitude coordinates, located at approximately 29.26 degrees north and 29.67 degrees east.

Location: Egypt

Inception: April 18, 2008

Capital city: 6th of October City

GPS coordinates: 29.26000,29.67000

Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:37