Al Markhiya
المرخية | |
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District | |
![]() Doha Compound off Markhiya Street | |
Coordinates: 25°19′21″N 51°30′28″E / 25.32250°N 51.50778°E | |
Country |
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Municipality | Ad-Dawhah |
Zone | Zone 33 |
District no. | 31 |
Area | |
• Total | 2.7 km2 (1.0 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 5,197 |
• Density | 1,900/km2 (5,000/sq mi) |
Al Markhiya ( Arabic: المرخية, romanized: Al Markhīyah) is a neighborhood of the Qatari capital Doha. It is one of the later-developed areas of northern Doha. The district hosts three awsaq al-furjan complexes, which are part of a public development project to host all commercial establishments in centralized areas. [1]
The district received its name from a tree that grows abundantly in the area known locally as "markh" ( Leptadenia pyrotechnica). [2]
In J.G. Lorimer's 1908 geography section of the Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf, Al Markhiya was described as a camping ground with a masonry well and a garden. The garden, which was established by former emir Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, was enclosed by a wall and was used for date palm cultivation. [3] Lorimer noted that it appeared to be one of the only seven sizable date palm plantations in Qatar. [4]
Al Markhiya borders the following districts: [2]
Partially opened in May 2017 by Al Emady Enterprise, Al Hazm Mall is a luxurious shopping complex bearing Italian-style architecture. At a cost of QR 3 billion, the marble was imported from Italy, the stone from Palestine, and its architects were flown in from Rajasthan, India. It is accessible through Al Markhiya Street. [5]
Al Markhiya Sports Club's headquarters and stadium are located off of Al Markhiya Street. [6]
Major roads that run through the district are Abdul Aziz Bin Jassim Street, Al Markhiya Street and Khalifa Street. [7]
As of the 2010 census, the district comprised 1009 housing units [8] and 200 establishments. [9] There were 5,197 people living in the district, of which 56% were male and 44% were female. Out of the 5,179 inhabitants, 69% were 20 years of age or older and 31% were under the age of 20. The literacy rate stood at 97.2%. [10]
Employed persons made up 53% of the total population. Females accounted for 30% of the working population, while males accounted for 70% of the working population. [10]
Year | Population |
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1986 [11] | 1,419 |
1997 [12] | 2,179 |
2004 [13] | 2,952 |
2010 [14] | 5,197 |