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Helwan
City in Cairo, Egypt
Overview
Helwan is a historic suburb at the southern edge of Cairo, historically noted for its mineral springs and peaceful gardens. Today, it blends residential districts, university life, and industrial zones with the charm of the Nile nearby.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Egypt
Governorate
Cairo
Population
619,293
Time Zone
Africa/Cairo
Coordinates
29.84°, 31.33°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$455
Local Cost
$250
Local Income
$200
Cashless
25
English
25
Temperature
21.8°C
Summer Avg
29.4°C
Winter Avg
13.3°C
Record High
45.4°C
Record Low
1.4°C
Humidity
51%
Precipitation
60 mm
Internet Speed
14 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps
Latency
57 ms
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CAI
Distance
31 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 265 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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