Muharraq
المحرق | |
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 View of Muharraq with the skyline of Manama in the background (2003) | |
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  Muharraq Location in Bahrain | |
| Coordinates: 26°15′N 50°37′E / 26.250°N 50.617°E | |
| Country | Bahrain |
| Governorate | Al Muharraq Governorate |
| Area | |
| • Total | 57.50 km2 (22.21 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 176,583[1] |
| • Density | 3,291/km2 (8,520/sq mi) |
Muharraq (Arabic: المحرق, romanized: al-Muḥarraq) is Bahrain's third most populous city (after the capital Manama and Riffa) and served as its capital until 1932 when it was replaced by Manama.[2][3] The population of Muharraq in 2020 was 263,373.
The city is located on Muharraq Island. Bahrain International Airport is also located on the island. Adjacent to Muharraq are the man-made Amwaj Islands, known for their large buildings, hotels and beaches. Muharraq is home to Muharraq Club, which is Bahrain's most successful football club. It is home to the famous Siyadi House. The city is also known for its souq (traditional market) and as a home of traditional arts and music; Ali Bahar, a popular and successful Bahraini singer is from Muharraq.
- ^ "World Gazetteer: Bahrain - largest cities (Per geographical entity)". Archived from the original on 11 December 2012.
- ^ "Al Khalifa." Al Khalifa. Retrieved on 24 December 2011.
- ^ "[1]." Ibn Utub. Retrieved on 24 December 2011.