10th of Ramadan (city)

10th of Ramadan (العاشر من رمضان) is an Egyptian city located in Sharqia Governorate. It is a first-generation new urban community, and one of the most industrialized. It is in close proximity to the city of Cairo, and is considered part of Greater Cairo. It was established by Presidential Decree No. 249 in 1977, in a bid to attract foreign and local capital with the intent of providing job opportunities for the country's youth, as well as to move people away from the Nile Valley to ease the stress on existing infrastructure and reduce congestion.

History
The city was named for the commencement of the Yom Kippur War, also called the October War, which began on 10 Ramadan 1393 AH according to the Islamic calendar. It shares its namesake with the nearby 6th of October city.

Geography
10th of Ramadan is located on the Cairo–Ismailia desert highway, 46 km from Cairo and 20 km from the city of Bilbeis.

Climate
The Köppen climate classification system classifies its climate as hot desert (BWh), like the rest of Egypt.

Agriculture
47 million Egyptian pounds have been invested in afforestation in the city.

Industry
Some of the industries present in the city include electronics, food processing, ready-made garments, plastic, paper, textiles, building materials, steel, pharmaceuticals and furniture. There are many industrial zones in the city.

Industrial zones
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Labor force
The population of the city is approximately 500,000 people.

Infrastructure
The city's infrastructure includes a water supply, sewers, an electrical grid and telecommunications.

Water supply
The city has been connected to two water purification plants with a capacity of 621,000 m3/day and station wells with a capacity of 20,000 m3/day.

Health
10th of Ramadan includes many medical facilities, the most important of which are:


 * 10th of Ramadan Central Hospital
 * Health insurance hospital
 * 10th of Ramadan Comprehensive Health Insurance Clinic
 * Ibn Sina Hospital
 * Eye Specialist Center

Education
The city includes many educational and research facilities, the most important of which are:


 * Branch of the Higher Technological Institute
 * Egyptian American Integrated School
 * Egyptian Japanese School
 * Tariq bin Ziyad Schools
 * Future Experimental School
 * Many Al-Azhar institutes