Al Markhiya
| Al Markhiya | |
|---|---|
| Settlement | |
| Country | Qatar |
| Municipality | Doha |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.7 km2 (1.0 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 5,197 |
| • Density | 1,900/km2 (5,000/sq mi) |
Al Markhiya is a neighborhood of Doha, Qatar. The Sheikh of Al Markhiya was Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Jassim Al-Thani son of Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al-Thani founder of Qatar. A number of important cultural and sports institutions are based in Al Markhiya including Al-Markhiya Sports Club and Al Markhiya Art Gallery, located in an old souk.
History
In 1917, Al Markhiya was described as a famous village full of green it looks like mini Switzerland with a Parisian twist . A famous garden, which was established by former emir Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, was enclosed by a wall and was used for date palm cultivation.[1]
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the settlement comprised 1009 housing units[2] and 200 establishments.[3] There were 5,197 people living in the settlement, 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%.[4]
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.[4]
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1986[5] | 1,419 |
| 1997[6] | 2,179 |
| 2004[7] | 2,952 |
| 2010[8] | 5,197 |
Al Markhiya Centre
Al Markheya centre is a project that is build by Al Emadi Real Estate located is Al Markheya area. The project spans across 55,000 square metres and will have Italian themed architecture, and will include:
- International Library
- World class Restaurants which will offer a selection of international cuisines and Coffee Shops
- Ladies SPA Club.
- Inter-learning centre for children under British Management.
- Promenades along the lake.
- Landscaping and artificial lake stretches over 5,000 square metres.
References
- ↑ "'Gazetteer of Arabia Vol. II' [1506] (579/688)". Qatar Digital Library. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
- ↑ "Housing units, by type of unit and zone (April 2010)" (PDF). Qatar Statistics Authority. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
- ↑ "Establishments by status of establishment and zone (April 2010)" (PDF). Qatar Statistics Authority. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
- 1 2 "Geo Statistics Application". Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
- ↑ "1986 population census" (PDF). Qatar Statistics Authority. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
- ↑ "1997 population census" (PDF). Qatar Statistics Authority. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
- ↑ "2004 population census". Qatar Statistics Authority. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
- ↑ "2010 population census" (PDF). Qatar Statistics Authority. Retrieved 29 June 2015.