Nu`ayjah
| Nu`ayjah | |
|---|---|
| Settlement | |
  Nu`ayjah | |
| Coordinates: 25°15′9″N 51°33′33″E / 25.25250°N 51.55917°ECoordinates: 25°15′9″N 51°33′33″E / 25.25250°N 51.55917°E | |
| Country | Qatar |
| Municipality | Doha |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.3 km2 (2.4 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 29,703 |
| • Density | 4,700/km2 (12,000/sq mi) |
Nu`ayjah is a settlement in Qatar, located in the municipality of Ad Dawhah.[1]
History
In J.G. Lorimer's Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf, Nu`ayjah was described as place 3 miles from the town of Al Bidda from whence the town derived its water supply in 1904. He remarked that it Nu`ayjah would have to be garrisoned if an external force who invaded Al Bidda were to retain possession of the town.[2] He also states that date palms are grown in the area.[3]
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the settlement comprised 4,525 housing units[4] and 401 establishments.[5] There were 29,703 people living in the settlement, of which 53% were male and 47% were female. Out of the 29,703 inhabitants, 72% were 20 years of age or older and 28% were under the age of 20.[6]
Employed persons made up 55% of the total population. Females accounted for 37% of the working population, while males accounted for 63% of the working population.[6]
Education
The follows school(s) are located in Nu`ayjah:
| Name of School | Curriculum | Grade | Genders | Official Website | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge International School For Girls | International | Kindergarten – Secondary | Female-only | Official website | [7] |
| Iranian School For Girls | International | Kindergarten – Secondary | Female-only | N/A | [8] |
| Iqraa English Kindergarten | International | Kindergarten | Both | Official website | [9] |
| Summit Academy Kindergarten | International | Kindergarten | Both | N/A | [10] |
| Step One School | International | Primary | Both | N/A | [11] |
References
- ↑ "2010 population census" (PDF). Qatar Statistics Authority. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
- ↑ "'Persian Gulf Gazetteer Part II, Geographical and Descriptive Materials, Section II Western Side of the Gulf' [59v] (117/286)". Qatar Digital Library. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ↑ "'Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf. Vol. II. Geographical and Statistical. J G Lorimer. 1908' [1525] (1640/2084)". 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.
- ↑ "Cambridge International School For Girls". Supreme Education Council. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
- ↑ "Iranian School For Girls". Supreme Education Council. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
- ↑ "Iqraa English Kindergarten". Supreme Education Council. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
- ↑ "Summit Academy Kindergarten". Supreme Education Council. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
- ↑ "Step One School". Supreme Education Council. Retrieved 18 July 2015.