6th of October City Population 2026
6th of October City has a population of 368,650, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇪🇬 Egypt, located in Giza. Roughly 0.3% of Egypt's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Cairo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
368,650
Rank in Egypt
#19
Coordinates
29.82°N, 31.05°E
~126 m elevation · Africa/Cairo
Distance to capital (Cairo)
33 km
20 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Giza
| City | Population | Rank in Egypt |
|---|---|---|
| Giza | 4,367,343 | #3 |
| Al Ḩawāmidīyah | 155,055 | #40 |
| Kirdāsah | 137,588 | #48 |
| Ash-Shaykh Zāyid | 95,854 | #73 |
| Awsīm | 94,174 | #76 |
| Al Badrashayn | 90,833 | #80 |
| Abū an Numrus | 86,601 | #84 |
| Aş Şaff | 61,531 | #124 |
Cities near 6th of October City
- Abū an Numrus86,601 people · ~21 km away
- Al Badrashayn90,833 people · ~21 km away
- Al Ḩawāmidīyah155,055 people · ~21 km away
- Ash-Shaykh Zāyid95,854 people · ~23 km away
- Ḩalwān230,000 people · ~24 km away
- Kirdāsah137,588 people · ~25 km away
FAQ
What is the population of 6th of October City?
6th of October City has a population of 368,650 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Egypt.
What region is 6th of October City in?
6th of October City is located in Giza, Egypt.
Is 6th of October City the capital of Egypt?
No, the capital of Egypt is Cairo, about 33 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.