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Al Muharraq, Bahrain
Muharraq · Bahrain
Al Muharraq is a large city in Muharraq, Bahrain with a population of 176,583. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
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About Al Muharraq
Muharraq is Bahrain's third-most populous city and served as its capital until 1932 when it was replaced by Manama. The population of Muharraq in 2020 was 263,373.
People
Climate
| Population | 176,583 |
| Population Density | 618 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.2572°, 50.6119° |
| Timezone | Asia/Bahrain |
| Country | 🇧🇭 Bahrain |
| State / Province | Muharraq |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 95°F (35°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 3.4 inches (85 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Al Muharraq
Al Muharraq is a large city in Bahrain (Muharraq) with a population of 176,583. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 95°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Bahrain.
Climate in Al Muharraq
Al Muharraq has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is Jul (36°C), the coldest is Jan (17.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 88 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above Bahrain avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 95°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 285.6 sq mi (739.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 618/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.2572°N, 50.6119°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Bahrain |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 87°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 94°F (35°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in |
Al Muharraq has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 61°F in January to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.9") and June the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Al Muharraq
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahlia University | University | — | — |
| Almaarifa | University | — | — |
| AMA International University Bahrain | University | — | Visit → |
| Applied Science University | University | — | — |
| Arab Open University | University | — | — |
| Arabian Gulf University | University | — | Visit → |
| Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF) | University | — | Visit → |
| College of Health and Sports Sciences | College | — | — |
| Gulf university | University | — | — |
| Kingdom University | University | — | — |
| Modern Institute | College | — | — |
| New York Institute of Technology | College | — | — |
| RCSI | College | — | Visit → |
| Royal University For Women | University | — | — |
| Shaikh Isa Royal Military College | University | — | — |
| TAG University College of Business | University | — | — |
| University College of Bahrain | University | — | — |
| University of Bahrain | University | — | Visit → |
| University of Bahrain and Bahrain Polytechnic | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Al Muharraq
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Isteqlal Secondary Girls School | — | — | — | — |
| French International School of Bahrain, students entry | — | — | — | — |
| Samaheej Primary and Intermediate Boys School | — | — | — | — |
| Arad Primary Girl's School | — | — | — | — |
| Omer Bin Al Khattab Primary Intermediate Boys School | — | — | — | — |
| King Hamad's Schools of the Future Project | — | — | — | — |
| French school of Bahrain | — | — | — | — |
| Al Hidaya Al Khalifia Secondary Boys School | — | — | — | — |
| Al-Busaiteen Intermediate Girls' School | — | — | — | — |
| Muharraq Secondary Girls' School | — | — | — | — |
| Al-Muharraq Secondary Boy's School | — | — | — | — |
| Shaikh Mohammed Bin Isa School | — | — | — | — |
| Tylos Private School | — | — | — | — |
| Mariam Bint Omram Primary Girls School | — | — | — | — |
| Gifted Students Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Al Muharraq Primary Girls School | — | — | — | — |
| Abdulrahman Al Nasser Primary & Intermediate Boys School | — | — | — | — |
| Sh. Khalifa Bin Salman Institute of Technology | — | — | — | — |
| Khadija Al Kubra Intermediate Girls School | — | — | — | — |
| Abu Obaida Bin Al Jarrah Primary Boys School | — | — | — | — |
| Zanoobi Intermediate Girl's School | — | — | — | — |
| Busaiteen Primary Girls School | — | — | — | — |
| Al Mahd Day Boarding School | — | — | — | — |
| Dair Boys Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Al Muharraq
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBC Arabic 1413 AM (SA) | news, world middle east | MP3 56 kbps | |
| Bahrain FM 93.3 | bahrain, bahrain fm 93.3 | AAC 1066 kbps | |
| Traditional Radio 95.0 | bahrain, traditional radio 95.0 | UNKNOWN | |
| Bestfriend FM 91.1 (SA) | opm, variety | MP3 | |
| Radio Disney KSA 87.7 FM (SA) | hot ac, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Voice of Ummah | — | MP3 32 kbps | |
| SBA Saudia Radio 103.6 FM (SA) | variety, world middle east | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Al Muharraq
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdulla Al Zayed House for Bahrain Press Heritage | ||||
| Bahrain National Museum | ||||
| Bait Al Quran | ||||
| Khamis Mosque Visitor Centre | ||||
| Military Museum | ||||
| nawaf | ||||
| Oil Museum | ||||
| Qal'at al-Bahrain Fort | ||||
| Rashid Al-Oraifi Museum | ||||
| مأتم الإمام علي |
Libraries in Al Muharraq
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Khalifiyah Library | 0.0 | |||||
| British Club Library | 0.0 | |||||
| National Bank of Bahrain Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Read Children's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Shaikh Isa National Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tareeq Al-Khair Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Al Muharraq
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Fish Market Manama | |||||
| Fish Market | |||||
| Fruit Market | |||||
| Fruit Market | |||||
| GUARDIAN SYSTEMS W.L.L. | |||||
| Manama Central Market | |||||
| Meat Market | |||||
| Muharraq Central Market | |||||
| Ramez Discount Store | |||||
| Souk Bab al Bahrain | |||||
| Taylos Discount | |||||
| Waqif Central Market |
Hotels in Al Muharraq
8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Al Muharraq
189 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Al Muharraq
38 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Al Muharraq
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Al Muharraq
2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Al Muharraq
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Al Muharraq
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Al Muharraq
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Al Muharraq
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Al Muharraq
16 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Al Muharraq
6 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Al Muharraq
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Al Muharraq
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Al Muharraq
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain International Airport | BAH | Large Airport |
| King Abdulaziz Air Base | DHA | Large Airport |
| Ras Tanura Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Sheik Isa Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Sakhir Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Umm Garn Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Al Muharraq
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Muharraq Post Office |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Al Muharraq
3 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy | Cultural | 2012 |
| Pearling, Testimony of an Island Economy | ||
| Qal'at al-Bahrain |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Al Muharraq
44 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abdullah Bin Umar Mosque | |
| Aisha bint Muhammad Al Matroushi Mosque | |
| Al Kheef Grand Mosque | |
| AL Moosa Mosqe | |
| Al Nour Mosque | |
| Al Sagha Mosque | |
| Diyar Grand Mosque | |
| Eslah Society Mosque | |
| Masjid Gazi | |
| matam waleed al kaba | |
| Mosque Maglees Bin Ali | |
| Omar Ibn Al khattab Mosque | |
| Osama Bin Zaid Mosque | |
| Shaikha Bint Abdulrahman Mosque | |
| الجامع الغربي | |
| جامع أمير المؤمنين علي (ع) | |
| جامع الحِياك | |
| جامع سماهيج الكبير | |
| مأتم الحاج راشد بن سعيد العرادي | |
| مأتم الشباب - عراد |
Quick Facts
Around Al Muharraq
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Al Muharraq
24 places within 15 km
- • A'ali Burial Mounds
- • Ain Umm Sujoor
- • Barbar Temple
- • Dilmun Temple
- • Diraz Temple
- + 2 more
- • Coral Beach
- • Ritz-Carlton Beach
- • Arad Fort
- • Bahrain Fort
- • Bashar Gallery
- • Golden Gallery
- • Hend Gallery
- • Magic Island
- • Al Bahair Mini Canyon and Reserve
- • Al'Ali Royal Burial Mound
- • Ancient burial mounds
- • Karbabad Beach
- • Royal Burial Mound
- + 4 more
🇧🇭 About Bahrain
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Al Muharraq
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Al Muharraq
What is the population of Al Muharraq?
Al Muharraq has a population of 176,583 residents and is located in Bahrain. The population density is 618 people per square mile, spread across 285.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Al Muharraq?
Al Muharraq has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 95°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.4 inches.