Manama, Bahrain
Manama · Bahrain
Manama is a large city in Manama, Bahrain with a population of 147,074. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
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About Manama
Manama is the capital and largest city of Bahrain, with an approximate population of 743,066 as of 2025 estimate. Long an important trading center in the Persian Gulf, Manama is home to a diverse population. After periods of Portuguese and Persian control and a short invasion from the ruling dynasty of Saudi Arabia, followed by a longer invasion by Oman, Bahrain established itself as an independent nation in 1971 following a period of British hegemony.
People
Climate
| Population | 147,074 |
| Population Density | 12,701 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.2279°, 50.5857° |
| Timezone | Asia/Bahrain |
| Country | 🇧🇭 Bahrain |
| State / Province | Manama |
| 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 Manama
Manama is a large city in Bahrain (Manama) with a population of 147,074. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 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 Manama
Manama 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 | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 11.6 sq mi (30.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,701/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.2279°N, 50.5857°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 |
Manama 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").
Schools in Manama
28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umm Ayman Primary Girls School | — | — | — | — |
| Al Raja School | — | — | — | — |
| Haleema Al Sadia School | — | — | — | — |
| Nadeen International School | — | — | — | — |
| Al Jabiriya Secondary Technical School | — | — | — | — |
| Al Mutanabbi Primary Boys' School | — | — | — | — |
| Umm-Al Hassan Primary Boys School | — | — | — | — |
| Kwala Secondary Girls School | — | — | — | — |
| Gudaibiya Intermediate Boys School | — | — | — | — |
| Al-Hoora Girls Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bahrain School | — | — | — | — |
| Shaik Abdulaziz Bin M. Alkhalifa Secondary Boys School | — | — | — | — |
| Al Alaa Al Hadrami Primary Boys School | — | — | — | — |
| Abu Baker Al-Siddiq Primary Boys School | — | — | — | — |
| The Primary Religious Institute | — | — | — | — |
| Dilmun School | — | — | — | — |
| British School of Bahrain | — | — | — | — |
| Ibn Al Hythm Islamic School | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة العجم اللي درس فيه جدي | — | — | — | — |
| The New Horizon School | — | — | — | — |
| Al Salmaniya Intermediate Boys School | — | — | — | — |
| Creativity Private School | — | — | — | — |
| Al Mamoon Primary Boys School | — | — | — | — |
| Abdul Rahma Al-Dakhil Intermediate Boys School | — | — | — | — |
| Um-Salama Intermediate Girls' School | — | — | — | — |
| Modern Knowledge Schools | — | — | — | — |
| The Asian School | — | — | — | — |
| Al Sharqyia School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Manama
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 Manama
| 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 Manama
| 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 Manama
| 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 Manama
121 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Manama
300 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Manama
104 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Manama
3 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Manama
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Manama
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Manama
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Manama
9 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Manama
7 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Manama
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Manama
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Manama
44 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Manama
10 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Manama
22 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Manama
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Manama
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 Manama
12 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Able Freight Xpress | |
| Adliya Post Office | |
| Al Jazera Shipping Company | |
| Al Wagar Forwarding Company | |
| Alfa Express | |
| Alfa Express Company | |
| Aramex | |
| Classic | |
| DHL | |
| Diplomatic Area Post Office | |
| Freedom Cargo Services | |
| Manama Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Manama
78 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| ( مسجد الرفيع) مسجد الإمام الهادي (ع) | |
| Abu Bakr Alseddiq Mosque | |
| Al Fateh Grand Mosque | |
| Al Thuwawdh Mosque | |
| Arcapita Mosque | |
| Assembly of God Church | |
| Bahrain Synagogue | |
| Bethel Christian BRETHREN ASSEMBLY | |
| Bin Khalaf Mosque | |
| Bohra Mosque | |
| Church of Christ | |
| Farooq Mosque | |
| Good Shepherd Foursqure Church | |
| Haji Daif Alhalwachi Mosque | |
| Hebron Tamil Church | |
| ISKCON Temple | |
| Jafar Al Sadiq Mosque | |
| Jassim Muhammad Kanoo Mosque | |
| Matam aladlia مأتم العدليه | |
| Matam Aljahromiya |
Explore Near Manama
Quick Facts
Around Manama
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Manama
29 places within 15 km
- • A'ali Burial Mounds
- • Ain Umm Sujoor
- • Barbar Temple
- • Dilmun Temple
- • Diraz Temple
- + 5 more
- • Coral Beach
- • Ritz-Carlton Beach
- • Arad Fort
- • Bahrain Fort
- • Rifa Fort
- • Bashar Gallery
- • Golden Gallery
- • Hend Gallery
- • Magic Island
- • Al Bahair Mini Canyon and Reserve
- • Al'Ali Royal Burial Mound
- • Ancient burial mounds
- • Ancient burial mounds
- • Karbabad Beach
- + 5 more
🇧🇭 About Bahrain
Frequently Asked Questions About Manama
What is the population of Manama?
Manama has a population of 147,074 residents and is located in Bahrain. The population density is 12,701 people per square mile, spread across 11.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Manama?
Manama 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.
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