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Al-Muharraq

Also known as Al-Muḥarraq

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.

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Al-Muharraq is a city and human settlement located in the Muharraq Governorate of Bahrain. It serves as the capital of both the governorate and Muharraq Island. The settlement is situated at an elevation of 7 meters above sea level, with coordinates 26.25, 50.616666666667. Its population is recorded as 176,583.

The city is a member of the Creative Cities Network and the Organization of World Heritage Cities. It is distinct from Muharraq Island, though it is located within the same administrative region. The local timezone is Asia/Bahrain.

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Place details

Locality: المحرق
Region: محافظة المحرق
Country: البحرين
Population: 176,583
Timezone: Asia/Bahrain

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158US AQIUnhealthy

PM2.5: 65.9 µg/m³
PM10: 121.1 µg/m³

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Key facts

Settlement.official_name: Muharraq
Settlement.native_name: المحرق
Settlement.blank_emblem_size: 200px
Settlement.pushpin_map: Bahrain
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: bottom
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Bahrain
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Bahrain
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Governorate
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Al Muharraq Governorate
Settlement.unit_pref: metric
Settlement.area_total_km2: 57.50
Settlement.area_total_sq_mi: 22.21
Settlement.population_as_of: 2012
Settlement.population_total: 176583
Settlement.population_density_km2: 3291
Settlement.population_density_sq_mi: 8520
Settlement.population_blank1_title: Ethnicities

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History
Culture
Economy
Government and infrastructure
Education
Firjan (districts)
Notable people
See also
Notes
References

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.

Muharraq served as the country's capital until 1932. It rose to prominence during the 19th century as the center of Bahrain's pearling industry, playing a vital economic and cultural role. The city retains much of its traditional character, with historic buildings, mosques, and markets that reflect its maritime heritage. Today, Muharraq is recognized for its preservation efforts and is part of the UNESCO-listed Pearling Path.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Al-Muharraq” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.