Names of Areas in East Cairo
The eastern region of Cairo, Egypt, comprises several neighborhoods and areas. Below is a detailed description of these regions:
Heliopolis
The area of Heliopolis spans approximately 134.32 square kilometers, with an estimated population of 139,856 residents. The populated area within Heliopolis covers around 2.65 square kilometers.
Al-Nasr City
Al-Nasr City has a population of 241,137 inhabitants, with a total area of approximately 720.38 square kilometers. The inhabited space in this area is estimated at 14.24 square kilometers.
East Nasr City
The population of East Nasr City is approximately 661,907 individuals, with the total area of the district estimated to be 227.35 square kilometers. The populated portion measures around 6.91 square kilometers.
West Nasr City
West Nasr City has a population of 75,255 residents and covers an area of 113.9 square kilometers, with the inhabited region making up about 3.46 square kilometers.
Ein Shams
The population of Ein Shams is around 640,664 residents, while the total area of the neighborhood is approximately 17 square kilometers. The inhabited area covers about 5.18 square kilometers. Notably, this area was built upon the ruins of the ancient city of Iunu, known as one of the oldest capitals in the world.
First Peace City
The First Peace City in East Cairo has a population of 501,251 individuals, with a total area estimated at 136 square kilometers. The inhabited space within this city is approximately 29.89 square kilometers.
Second Peace City
The Second Peace City in East Cairo is home to 160,333 residents, with a total area of 68.1 square kilometers. The area available for habitation is estimated to be 14.69 square kilometers.
Matariya
The Matariya area in East Cairo spans 13.4 square kilometers, housing around 628,220 individuals. The inhabited region is estimated at 4.14 square kilometers. Matariya was previously part of the East Cairo neighborhood but became a standalone area in 1991.
Al-Marj
Al-Marj has a population of approximately 832,776 residents, encompassing a total area of 41.96 square kilometers. The portion of the area that is inhabited is estimated at 7.71 square kilometers.