O West 6 October is a city in the Giza Governorate of Egypt, located southwest of Cairo. It is the capital of the 6th of October Governorate and is a major industrial and commercial center in the region. The city is named after the 6th of October 1973, when the Egyptian military, with the support of the United States, launched a surprise attack against Israel in the Yom Kippur War.

The city is home to a number of large industrial plants and factories, including the Arab Organization for Industrialization, the Arab Contractors, and the Arab Iron and Steel Company. It is also home to the 6th of October University, which was founded in 1982 and is one of the largest universities in Egypt.

The city is served by Cairo International Airport, which is located about 40 kilometers away. It is also connected to Cairo by a network of highways, including the 6th of October Bridge, which connects the city to the capital. The city is also served by the Cairo Metro, which has several stops in the city.

The city is home to a number of tourist attractions, including the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum, and the Coptic Museum. It is also home to a number of shopping malls, restaurants, and hotels. The city is well known for its nightlife, with a number of bars, clubs, and restaurants located in the city.