Al Sakhama
| Al Sakhama | |
|---|---|
| Settlement | |
  Al Sakhama Al Sakhama | |
| Coordinates: QA 25°28′53″N 51°25′07″E / 25.48139°N 51.41861°ECoordinates: QA 25°28′53″N 51°25′07″E / 25.48139°N 51.41861°E | |
| Country | Qatar |
| Municipality | Al Daayen |
Al Sakhama is a settlement in Qatar, located in the municipality of Al Daayen.[1][2] It is situated near the border with Umm Salal Municipality.
History
In J.G. Lorimer's Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf, Al Sakhama is reported as a town 5 miles west of Lusail typified by a 4-acre garden containing approximately 300 date palms in 1908. The garden, which was said to have been established by Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, is described as being enclosed by a mud wall and surrounded on all sides by rows of tamarix trees. It was irrigated by eight large masonry wells, each of which were worked by a pair of donkeys. Additionally, it had a rest quarters for the gardeners and a tower which served as a rest place for Jassim bin Mohammed.[3]
Education
The follows school(s) are located in Al Sakhama:
| Name of School | Curriculum | Grade | Genders | Official Website | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umm Salal Boys Model School | Independent | Primary | Male-only | N/A | [4] |
References
- ↑ "2010 population census" (PDF). Qatar Statistics Authority. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
- ↑ "Al Daayen Municipality". Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
- ↑ "'Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf. Vol. II. Geographical and Statistical. J G Lorimer. 1908' [1527] (1642/2084)". Qatar Digital Library. 28 July 2015. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ↑ "Umm Salal Boys Model". Supreme Education Council. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
Capital: Al Daayen | |
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