Helwan Governorate

Helwan Governorate is an administrative region south of Cairo that encompasses residential neighborhoods and industrial zones along the Nile River. The area stretches from densely populated urban quarters to less developed zones at its edges.

The governorate was carved out from Cairo Governorate in 2008 by presidential decree to ease administrative burden on the capital. It was reintegrated with Cairo after just a few years in 2011.

The region is shaped by manufacturing and practical trades, with educational institutions training students for factory and workshop roles. These schools reflect the local focus on hands-on skills and working life.

The region connects to Cairo through an established network of roads and public transportation, including metro lines and bus services. Visitors can navigate the various areas fairly easily with these transport options.

The territory served as an independent administrative region for only a brief period before merging back with Cairo. This short-lived experiment makes it an unusual case of administrative restructuring in Egypt.

Location: Egypt

Inception: April 18, 2008

Capital city: Helwan

GPS coordinates: 29.85000,31.33333

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:42