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Ar Rifā‘, Bahrain
Southern Governorate · Bahrain
Ar Rifā‘ is a large city in Southern Governorate, Bahrain with a population of 115,495. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About Ar Rifā‘
Riffa is the second-largest city in the Kingdom of Bahrain in terms of area. The city is divided into three parts: East Riffa, West Riffa and North Riffa. All three parts are located in the Southern Governorate.
People
Climate
| Population | 115,495 |
| Population Density | 7,296 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.1300°, 50.5550° |
| Timezone | Asia/Bahrain |
| Country | 🇧🇭 Bahrain |
| State / Province | Southern Governorate |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 95°F (35°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 3.2 inches (80 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ar Rifā‘
Ar Rifā‘ is a large city in Bahrain (Southern Governorate) with a population of 115,495. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 95°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Bahrain.
Climate in Ar Rifā‘
Ar Rifā‘ 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 | 79.3°F |
| 47% above Bahrain avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 95°F (35°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 15.8 sq mi (41.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,296/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.1300°N, 50.5550°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 (34°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 83°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in |
Ar Rifā‘ has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 61°F in January to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.9") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Ar Rifā‘
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Hekma International School | — | — | — | — |
| East Riffa Secondary Boys School | — | — | — | — |
| Riffa Views International School | — | — | — | — |
| Talent International & The Infant School | — | — | — | — |
| Oqaba Bin Nafea Primary Boys School | — | — | — | — |
| Al Mustaqbal Primary Girls School | — | — | — | — |
| East Riffa Primary Girls School | — | — | — | — |
| Ahmed Al-Fateh Primary and Intermediate School | — | — | — | — |
| Ibn Rushd Intermediate Boys School | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة الرفاع الشرقي الابتدائية للبنين | — | — | — | — |
| Al Hunaniya Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ar Rifā‘
12 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 | |
| SBA Khuzama Radio 90.5 FM (SA) | islam music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| KSA Dance FM 101.5 (SA) | dance, edm | AAC | |
| Voice of Ummah | — | MP3 32 kbps | |
| OFW Kabayan Radio 105.5 FM (SA) | opm, variety | AAC 64 kbps | |
| SBA Saudia Radio 103.6 FM (SA) | variety, world middle east | MP3 128 kbps | |
| V81 Radio KSA 94.3 FM (SA) | opm, world middle east | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Saudia Radio 103.6 FM (SA) | world middle east | MP3 |
Museums in Ar Rifā‘
| 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 Ar Rifā‘
| 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 Ar Rifā‘
| 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 Ar Rifā‘
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ar Rifā‘
116 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ar Rifā‘
15 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ar Rifā‘
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Ar Rifā‘
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ar Rifā‘
6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ar Rifā‘
10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Ar Rifā‘
7 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Ar Rifā‘
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Ar Rifā‘
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ar Rifā‘
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ar Rifā‘
7 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 |
| Dukhan / Tamim Airbase | — | Small Airport |
| Sakhir Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Umm Garn Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Ar Rifā‘
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Sanad | |
| Sanad |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ar Rifā‘
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bin Tooq Mosque | |
| Fort Mosque | |
| Hamad bin Abdulla Al-Ghatam Mosque | |
| Ibn Rush Mosque | |
| جامع أهل البيت (ع) | |
| جامع الغتم | |
| مسجد الإمام الباقر (ع) | |
| مسجد الإمام الحسين (ع) | |
| مسجد الغدير (الشيخ جعفر) | |
| مسجد سلمان الفارسي (رض) | |
| مسجد مقبرة النويدرات |
Explore Near Ar Rifā‘
Quick Facts
Around Ar Rifā‘
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Ar Rifā‘
28 places within 15 km
- • A'ali Burial Mounds
- • Ain Umm Sujoor
- • Barbar Temple
- • Dilmun Temple
- • Diraz Temple
- + 6 more
- • Coral Beach
- • Ritz-Carlton Beach
- • Bahrain Fort
- • Rifa Fort
- • Bashar Gallery
- • Golden Gallery
- • Magic Island
- • Al Bahair Mini Canyon and Reserve
- • Al'Ali Royal Burial Mound
- • Ancient burial mounds
- • Ancient burial mounds
- • Karbabad Beach
- + 5 more
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Ar Rifā‘
What is the population of Ar Rifā‘?
Ar Rifā‘ has a population of 115,495 residents and is located in Bahrain. The population density is 7,296 people per square mile, spread across 15.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ar Rifā‘?
Ar Rifā‘ has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°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 3.2 inches.