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Salwá, Kuwait
Hawalli · Kuwait
Salwá is a mid-size city in Hawalli, Kuwait with a population of 40,945. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About Salwá
Salwa is an area in Hawalli Governorate in Kuwait City, Kuwait, bordering Rumaithiya to the north, Bayan and Mishref to the west, Messila to the south and the Persian Gulf to the east. It had the first zoo in Kuwait, established in 1954, which closed and relocated to the Kuwait Zoo in 1968. The South African Embassy in Kuwait is in Salwa.
People
Climate
| Population | 40,945 |
| Population Density | 272,967 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.2958°, 48.0786° |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuwait |
| Country | 🇰🇼 Kuwait |
| State / Province | Hawalli |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 100°F (38°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 4.3 inches (109 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Salwá
Salwá is a mid-size city in Kuwait (Hawalli) with a population of 40,945. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 100°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 4.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kuwait.
Climate in Salwá
Salwá has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F). The hottest month is Jul (38.8°C), the coldest is Jan (13.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 106 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above Kuwait avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 100°F (38°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 272,967/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.2958°N, 48.0786°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuwait |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 90°F (32°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 97°F (36°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 100°F (38°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 99°F (37°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 92°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in |
Salwá has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 55°F in January to 100°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.9") and June the driest (0.0").
Schools in Salwá
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| oxford academy | — | — | — | — |
| Al Ummah Elementary School (Girls) | — | — | — | — |
| Al Shefa Bint Auf Middle School (Girls) | — | — | — | — |
| The British School of Kuwait | — | — | — | — |
| Abdullatif Alomar Elementary Boys | — | — | — | — |
| Saleh Jassim Shehab Secondary Boys | — | — | — | — |
| Mishaan Al-Khudir Middle School Boys | — | — | — | — |
| Mishaan Al-Khudir Middle School Boys | — | — | — | — |
| Mughera Bin Nawfal Middle | — | — | — | — |
| Failaka School Girls | — | — | — | — |
| Al Gharim Multi-Language Private School | — | — | — | — |
| English School For Girls | — | — | — | — |
| Kuwait English Private School | — | — | — | — |
| American International School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Salwá
10 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quran Radio راديو القرآن - Muhammad Al-Minshawi محمد صديق المنشاوي | islam, islamic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Quran Radio راديو القرآن - Abdulbasit Abdulsamad - عبدالباسط عبدالصمد | abdulbasit, abdulsamad | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Quran Radio راديو القرآن - Mishary Alafasy - مشاري العفاسي | eygpt, kuwait | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Quran Radio راديو القرآن - Saud Al-Shuraim سعود الشريم | kuwait, kuwait الكويت | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Quran Radio راديو القرآن - Kuwait الكويت | egypt, islam | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Quran Radio راديو القرآن - Abdulrahman Alsudais - عبدالرحمن السديس | abdulrahman, alsudais | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Quran Radio راديو القرآن - Yasser AlDosari - ياسر الدوسري | kuwait الكويت, quran | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Shafaq radio (IQ) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Quran Radio راديو القرآن - Maher Al Mueaqly - ماهر المعيقلي | maher al mueaqly, quran | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Quran Radio راديو القرآن - Ali Alhuthaifi - علي الحذيفي | ali alhuthaifi, egypt | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Salwá
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Hashemi Marine Museum | ||||
| Al-Qurain Martyrs Museum | ||||
| bait alothman museum | ||||
| Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah | ||||
| Dickson House Cultural Center | ||||
| Educational Science Museum | ||||
| Historical, Vintage & Classic Car Museum | ||||
| Kuwait National Museum | ||||
| Kuwait Oil Company Ahmad Al-Jaber Oil & Gas Exhibition | ||||
| Maritime Museum | ||||
| Memorial Museum | ||||
| Museum of modern Art | ||||
| Oil Display Centre | ||||
| Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Centre | ||||
| Sheikh Mubarak Al-Subah Kiosk | ||||
| Tariq Rajab Museum | ||||
| The Ceramic House | ||||
| The Scientific Center |
Libraries in Salwá
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdallah Al-Ansari Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Afaq Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Al Babtain Central Library for Arabic Poetry | 0.0 | |||||
| Al-Babtain Central Library For Arabic Poetry | 0.0 | |||||
| Andalus and Rig‘i Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ar-Rasūl Al-A‘dham Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dhuha Bookstore | 0.0 | |||||
| Ishbilya Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kuwait National Library | 0.0 | |||||
| library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mhammad Al-Salih Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rawda Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Salwa Library | 0.0 | |||||
| U.N. LIBRARY | 0.0 | |||||
| مركز سيناًء للترجمة | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الرميثية العامة | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة العجيري | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Salwá
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Jahra Market | |||||
| Al-Maw'ed Central Market | |||||
| Al-Mbarkiya Marketplace | |||||
| Fahaheel Bazaar | |||||
| Friday Market | |||||
| Fruit and Vegetable Market | |||||
| Fruits and Vegetable Market | |||||
| Gold market | |||||
| Gold Market | |||||
| Kuwait Middle East Central Market Co. | |||||
| Meat and Poultry Market | |||||
| Seafoods Market | |||||
| Souk Al-Kabeer/The Big Market | |||||
| Souk Al-Mubarakiya | |||||
| Souk Al-Selah | |||||
| Souk Wajif | |||||
| Souq Al-Juma (Friday Market) | |||||
| Souq Sharq Fish Market | |||||
| Suad Commercial Complex | |||||
| جمعية حولي والروضة - فرع الروضة الرئيسي |
Hotels in Salwá
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Salwá
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Salwá
6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Salwá
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Salwá
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Salwá
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Salwá
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Salwá
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Salwá
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait International Airport | KWI | Large Airport |
| Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base | XIJ | Medium Airport |
| Ali Al Salem Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Al Abdaliyah Highway Strip | — | Small Airport |
| Kuwait Air Sports Committee Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Skydive Kuwait Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Udairi Army Air Field | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Salwá
5 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bella Donna Clinic | ||
| Home Clinic | ||
| Lavilla Clinic | ||
| Long Life Clinic | ||
| Shifaal Jazeera Medical Center |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Salwá
29 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abdullah Mosque | |
| Abdullah Mosque | |
| Al-Haj Mosque | |
| Al-Hamida Mosque | |
| Falah Saad Al Juwaisari | |
| Kumaikh Al-Azmi Mosque | |
| Mansour Mosque | |
| Mohammed Mosque | |
| Msallam al-Omaira Mosque | |
| Musaad Al-Mejrin | |
| أبي بن كعب | |
| الحاج عبدالرحمن بشر عثمان البشر | |
| الشيخة بدرية الأحمد الجابر الصباح | |
| الشيخة بدرية الأحمد الجابر الصباح | |
| الصحابي الجليل عتبة بن غزوان رضي الله عنه | |
| حبيبه عبداللطيف البناي | |
| حمده فهد النجدي العازمي | |
| دار سلوى | |
| سبيكة فهد الزبن | |
| عجنان قبلان بن داحي العازمي |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Salwá
What is the population of Salwá?
Salwá has a population of 40,945 residents and is located in Kuwait. The population density is 272,967 people per square mile, spread across 0.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Salwá?
Salwá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 100°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 4.3 inches.