Helwan, Metropolitan district in South Area, Egypt.
Helwan extends along the eastern bank of the Nile River at an elevation of 28 meters within the Cairo Governorate administrative boundaries.
The area transformed from a thermal spa destination in 1872 to an industrial center after the Egyptian Revolution of 1952 under Nasser's leadership.
The district maintains multiple educational institutions and combines both residential neighborhoods with industrial sectors across its urban landscape.
The terminal station of Cairo Metro Line 1 serves approximately 90,000 daily passengers, connecting the district with central Cairo through public transportation.
Natural thermal springs discovered by physician Wilhelm Reil-Bey led to the construction of bath houses between 1871 and 1872.
Location: Cairo Governorate
Location: South Area
Elevation above the sea: 28 m
Shares border with: El Tebin, Massarah, 15th of May City
GPS coordinates: 29.85000,31.33333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:07
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