Mebaireek (Arabic: مبيريك, romanized: Mubaīrīk) is a settlement in Qatar, located in the municipality of Al Rayyan. [3] It was formalized as one of Al Rayyan's ten administrative zones in the mid-2000s following the merger of the two census-designated districts of Abu Nakhla and Al Mukaynis.[4] Al Mukaynis, which is known for Mudhlem Cave,[5] is still in Zone 81 with Mebaireek whereas Abu Nakhla has moved to Al-Shahaniya Municipality.
Mebaireek
مبيريك | |
|---|---|
Settlement | |
 Mosque on 307 Street in Mebaireek | |
  Mebaireek | |
| Coordinates: 25°11′24″N 51°22′48″E / 25.1900°N 51.3800°E | |
| Country |  Qatar |
| Municipality | Al Rayyan |
| Zone | Zone 81 |
| District no. | 472 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.4 km2 (5.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 31 m (102 ft) |
Etymology edit
"Mebaireek" originates from the Arabic name "Mubarak", and was named in honor of an esteemed resident who went by that name.[6]
Transport edit
Major roads that run through the district are Salwa Road and Mesaieed Road.[7]
Education edit
The following school is located in Mebaireek:
| Name of School | Curriculum | Grade | Genders | Official Website | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani Boys School | Independent | Kindergarten – Primary | Male-only | N/A | [8] |
References edit
- ^ "District Area Map". Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
- ^ "Mebaireek, Zone 81, Qatar on the Elevation Map". elevationmap.net. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
- ^ "2015 Population census" (PDF). Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics. April 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
- ^ "2004 population census". Qatar Statistics Authority. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015.
- ^ Heidelberger, Mark. "What Caves Are In Qatar". USA Today. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
- ^ "District map". The Centre for Geographic Information Systems of Qatar. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ "Index map of Qatar". ArcGIS.com. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- ^ "Abdullah bin Jassim Al Thani Boys Model Independent". Supreme Education Council. Archived from the original on 12 August 2015. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
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