Where is Cairo, Egypt?

Where is Cairo Located on the Egypt Map? Find Cairo’s location map, coordinates, population, nearby cities, attractions, roads and highways, climate, transportation, and important city facts.

Location Map of Cairo, Egypt

About Map: The map shows the location of Cairo in the Egypt.

Where is Melbourne Located?

Cairo is the capital city of Egypt and the largest city of Africa. Initially, the Cairo is founded by the Fatimid dynasty in the 10th Century. Therefore, Cairo is also associated with Ancient Egypt because of the proximity to the ancient cities of Memphis, Giza, and Fustat. These ancient cities were the nearby the Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza.

Interestingly, the nickname of city is "The City of a Thousand Minarets," this name is given because of predominance of Islamic architecture. Furthermore, the city's original name is "Al-Qahira" in Arabic but the Europeans altered the name 'Cairo'.

Capital city Cairo homes many international headquarters of organizations, businesses, and media.

The climate type of city is largely of Desert. However, the Desert climate did not stop the development of the city. In today's time, city is quite developed and also having advanced infrastructure.

Cairo, Cairo Governorate Quick Facts

Nearby Cities to Cairo, Egypt

• Giza, Egypt - 4 mi Southwest
• Shubra El Kheima, Egypt - 7 mi North
• New Cairo, Egypt - 12 mi East
• Helwan, Egypt - 18 mi South
• Obour City, Egypt - 15 mi Northeast
• 10th of Ramadan City, Egypt - 34 mi Northeast
• Banha, Egypt - 28 mi North
• Zagazig, Egypt - 40 mi Northeast
• Faiyum, Egypt - 61 mi Southwest
• Alexandria, Egypt - 137 mi Northwest

Cairo, Egypt Climate and Weather Overview

Driving Distances from Cairo, Egypt

Transportation and Connectivity in Cairo, Egypt

• Cairo–Alexandria Desert Road - Major expressway connecting Egypt's two largest cities.
• Cairo–Suez Road - Important corridor linking Cairo with the Suez Canal region.
• Ring Road - Encircles Greater Cairo and connects suburban districts.
• Regional Ring Road - Supports long-distance traffic around the metropolitan area.
• Cairo–Ain Sokhna Road - Key route to Red Sea ports and resorts.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Cairo, Egypt

Places to Visit in Cairo, Egypt

Colleges and Universities in Cairo, Egypt

Waterbodies in Cairo, Egypt

Nile River, River Nile Islands, Bahr Yussef Canal, Ismailia Canal, Nile Delta Branches, Lake Qarun, Wadi El Rayan Lakes, Ain Sokhna Gulf Waters, Cairo Nile Corniche, Maadi Nile Waterfront

Golf Courses in Cairo, Egypt

Katameya Dunes Golf Club, Madinaty Golf Club, Palm Hills Golf Club, Allegria Golf Club, Dreamland Golf Resort, Mirage City Golf Club, New Giza Golf Club, Katameya Heights Golf Club, JW Marriott Mirage Golf Course, Sokhna Golf Club

Cairo, Egypt - Key Historical Facts

• Cairo was founded in 969 CE by the Fatimid dynasty and became one of the most influential cities in the Islamic world.
• The city developed near the ancient settlements of Memphis and Fustat, linking Egypt's ancient and medieval history.
• Cairo served as a major center of trade, culture, and scholarship during the Mamluk and Ottoman periods.
• Al-Azhar University, established in the tenth century, became one of the world's oldest centers of higher learning.
• The city played a central role in Egypt's modern political movements and independence efforts.
• Today, Cairo is Africa's largest metropolitan area and the political, cultural, and economic heart of Egypt.

References

• Cairo Governorate
• Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS)
• Egypt Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
• Encyclopaedia Britannica - Cairo