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Madīnat Ḩamad, Bahrain

Northern · Bahrain

Madīnat Ḩamad is a large city in Northern, Bahrain with a population of 133,550. Elevation: 115 ft (35 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

133,550 Population 467/sq mi density
115 ft Elevation 35 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
3.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Bahrain Timezone

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About Madīnat Ḩamad

Madīnat Ḩamad

Madinat Hamad or Hamad Town is a primarily commuter city within northern Bahrain. It was a municipality of Bahrain in the central part of the country. Split from the municipality of Ar Rifa' wa al Mintaqah al Janubiyah in 1991, its territory is now in the Northern Governorate. Its name refers to the current king of Bahrain, Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa. The city is culturally diverse, housing a proportionally mixed Shia-Sunni population of varying socio-economic backgrounds, with no single ethnic or religious group making up the majority of inhabitants.

People

Population133,550
Density467/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain3.2 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Population133,550
Population Density467 / sq mi
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Coordinates26.1153°, 50.5069°
TimezoneAsia/Bahrain
Country🇧🇭 Bahrain
State / ProvinceNorthern
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average95°F (35°C)
Annual Precipitation3.2 inches (80 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Madīnat Ḩamad

Madīnat Ḩamad is a large city in Bahrain (Northern) with a population of 133,550. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 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 Madīnat Ḩamad

Madīnat Ḩamad 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.6°C / 64°F 14.7° / 20.6° 20.6
Feb 19°C / 66°F 15.8° / 22.3° 11.9
Mar 22.4°C / 72°F 18.5° / 26.2° 14.8
Apr 26.9°C / 80°F 22.8° / 31° 7.1
May 32.1°C / 90°F 27.8° / 36.4° 0.5
Jun 34.6°C / 94°F 30.5° / 38.8° 0.0
Jul 36°C / 97°F 32.1° / 40° 0.0
Aug 36°C / 97°F 32° / 40° 0.0
Sep 34°C / 93°F 30.1° / 38° 0.0
Oct 30.6°C / 87°F 27° / 34.2° 0.3
Nov 24.8°C / 77°F 21.8° / 27.8° 16.0
Dec 19.9°C / 68°F 16.8° / 23° 16.4
Madīnat Ḩamad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 3.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 95°F Jul (35°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above Bahrain avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average95°F (35°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area285.9 sq mi (740.4 km²)
Population Density467/sq mi
Coordinates26.1153°N, 50.5069°W
TimezoneAsia/Bahrain

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.2"
92% below Bahrain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.94"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Apr 22, 2025.

Apr 3, 2025 48 km NE of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia M4.4 147 km
Apr 22, 2025 49 km NE of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia M4.3 144 km
Apr 4, 2025 41 km NE of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia M4.1 141 km
Mar 11, 2025 44 km NE of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia M4.0 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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

Madīnat Ḩamad 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").

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Schools in Madīnat Ḩamad

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Khalil bin Ahmed School
Karzakan Primary School
British School of Bahrain
Naseeba Bent Ka'ab Primary Girls School
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Radio Stations near Madīnat Ḩamad

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 Madīnat Ḩamad

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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 Madīnat Ḩamad

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Al-Khalifiyah Library0.0
British Club Library0.0
National Bank of Bahrain Public Library0.0
Read Children's Library0.0
Shaikh Isa National Library0.0
Tareeq Al-Khair Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Madīnat Ḩamad

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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

Restaurants in Madīnat Ḩamad

40 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Farhan Turkish Grills
Al Farqaoin
Al Jazeera
Al Mudef Restaurant
Al Qarbaad
Alawlyia Cafeteria
Alfaran Grills
Anwar Al Hassan Al Bakhary Restaurant
Anwar Altaibah Grill
Asmak Taza
Candlea Restaurant
Cardinalis
Caribou
Caribou
Caribou
Danial Restaurant مطعم دانيال
Emmawash
Grill Room
Kamilia Falafel
Kareemat Ahal Al Bait
Lasani Restaurant
Little Italy
M Five
Mashhadi Star Restaurant
Noor Al Wlaya
Otto
Pasta Express
Penne Napoli
Pizza Hut
Sage & Sirloin
Sahek Al Reef
Sahel Al Reef Restaurant
TAO
The Grub Shack
Turkey Falls
Wadian Restaurant
Waleed Alkabah Restaurant
Waleed Alkaban Cafeteria
Yemeni Corner Restaurant
مطعم الشاعر

Cafes in Madīnat Ḩamad

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Imperator Cafe & Shisha
Arabs Café (Maqha AlArab)
Giallo Cafe
le moona cafe
Mama Mocha!

Theatres in Madīnat Ḩamad

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

الجسر

Monuments in Madīnat Ḩamad

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Jasrah House

Clinics in Madīnat Ḩamad

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hamad Town Health Centre

Dentists in Madīnat Ḩamad

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al RabeehDental Center
BH #4814102513

Veterinaries in Madīnat Ḩamad

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Animal Care Clinic

Gas Stations in Madīnat Ḩamad

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BH #351033729
BH #7188789
BH #8892566055
أوكي
محطة وقود المالكية
وادي السيل

Banks in Madīnat Ḩamad

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ahli United Bank
Bahrain Development Bank
BBK

Shopping Malls in Madīnat Ḩamad

4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hamala Hills
Honest Hyper
Reef Mall
Westarn Area Commercial Mall

Gyms in Madīnat Ḩamad

4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Albasri Fitness
Big Muscle
CFQ73
Pure Yoga

Stadiums & Teams in Madīnat Ḩamad

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Madīnat Ḩamad

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bahrain International AirportBAHLarge Airport
King Abdulaziz Air BaseDHALarge Airport
King Fahd International AirportDMMLarge Airport
Ras Tanura AirportMedium Airport
Sheik Isa Air BaseMedium Airport
Dukhan / Tamim AirbaseSmall Airport
Sakhir Air BaseSmall Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Madīnat Ḩamad

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Dilmun Burial MoundsCultural2019

Churches & Religious Organizations in Madīnat Ḩamad

61 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Abdulrahman Kanoo Mosque - Al Khair Mosque
Imam Al Sajad mosque
Imama Al Sajad Mosque
Wadi Alsail Mosque
المسجد الشرقي
المسجد الشمالي
جامع الرسول الأعظم (ص) Al Rasool Al Aadham mosque (p)
جامع الزهراء (ع)
جامع النبي محمد (ص) Jamea Al Nabi Mohamed
جامع بوري القديم في بوري (علي بن علي) Ali Bin Ali grand mosque
جامع كرزكان الكبير Karzakkan Grand Mosque
مأتم الهملة
مسجد
مسجد أبو الحَمَام
مسجد أبو عبيد
مسجد أم البنين (ع)
مسجد اجور
مسجد الأمير زيد بن صوحان Amir Zaid bin Sohan mosque
مسجد الإمام الجواد (ع)
مسجد الإمام الجواد (ع) (كبينة)
مسجد الإمام الحسن (ع) Imam Hassan mosque
مسجد الإمام الحسين (ع)
مسجد الإمام الرضا (ع)
مسجد الإمام المنتظر (ع)
مسجد الإمام علي (ع) Imam Ali mosque
مسجد الإمام علي (ع) Imam Ali mosque
مسجد الامام الحسين(ع) Imam Hussain mosque
مسجد الامام الرضا (ع)
مسجد البقيع
مسجد الحوطة
مسجد الدارة (الغربي)
مسجد الرسول الأعظم (ص) Great Prophet mosque
مسجد الروضة AlRawdah mosque
مسجد الزهراء (ع)
مسجد الزهراء (ع)
مسجد الزهراء (ع) (الحوزة)
مسجد الزهراء (ع) Al Zahra mosque
مسجد السيدة زينب (ع)
مسجد الشيخ إبراهيم
مسجد الشيخ رمضان
مسجد الشيخ محمد أبو رمانة Shaikh Moh’d Abu Rommana mosque
مسجد الشيخ مرشد
مسجد الصغير
مسجد العسكريين (ع)
مسجد الغربي (العبدالصالح)
مسجد الفرج
مسجد القدم (في كرزكان) Al Qadam mosque
مسجد الكويلية
مسجد المقبرة
مسجد المنتظر(عج)
مسجد المنتظر(عج)
مسجد النصر
مسجد بن ضيف
مسجد بهمن
مسجد حويص
مسجد دمستان (الإسكان)
مسجد فدك الزهراء (ع)
مسجد قائم آل محمد (عج)
مسجد كريم أهل البيت (ع)
مسجد مقبرة أم الشبيب
مسجد وضريح الشيخ محمد بن عبدالإمام الرفيع

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Bahrain

Around Madīnat Ḩamad

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 10
Hospitals 3
Pharmacies 5
Restaurants 47
Cafes 8
Supermarkets 5
Banks 3
Museums 1
Hotels 1
Parks 7
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 69

Things to See Near Madīnat Ḩamad

26 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (11)
  • • A'ali Burial Mounds
  • • Ain Umm Sujoor
  • • Barbar Temple
  • • Dilmun Temple
  • • Diraz Temple
  • + 6 more
🏖️ Beaches (1)
  • • Ritz-Carlton Beach
🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Bahrain Fort
🛡️ Forts (1)
  • • Rifa Fort
🖼️ Galleries (2)
  • • Bashar Gallery
  • • Golden Gallery
🎢 Theme Parks (1)
  • • Magic Island
🌄 Viewpoints (9)
  • • Al Bahair Mini Canyon and Reserve
  • • Al'Ali Royal Burial Mound
  • • Ancient burial mounds
  • • Ancient burial mounds
  • • Karbabad Beach
  • + 4 more

🇧🇭 About Bahrain

Capital Manama
Population 1,569,439
Area 665 km²
GDP (USD) $46,192,260,638
GDP per capita $29,290
HDI 0.888
Life expectancy 81.3 years
Internet users 100.0%
Urban population 100.0%
Currency BHD (Dinar)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +973
TLD .bh
Driving side right

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Madīnat Ḩamad

Dilmun Burial Mounds
Cultural · inscribed 2019
The Dilmun Burial Mounds, built between 2200 and 1750 BCE, span over 21 archaeological sites in the western part of the island. Six of these sites are burial mound fields consisting of a few dozen to several thousand tumuli. In all there are about 11,774 buria...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Madīnat Ḩamad

What is the population of Madīnat Ḩamad?

Madīnat Ḩamad has a population of 133,550 residents and is located in Bahrain. The population density is 467 people per square mile, spread across 285.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Madīnat Ḩamad?

Madīnat Ḩamad 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.

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