Northern Governorate

The Northern Governorate (Arabic: المحافظة الشمالية, romanized: Al-Muḥāfaẓat aš-Šamālīyah) is one of the four governorates of Bahrain. It includes parts of the former municipalities of Al Mintaqah al Gharbiyah, Al Mintaqah al Wusta, Al Mintaqah al Shamaliyah, Jidd Haffs and Madinat Hamad.

Northern Governorate

المحافظة الشمالية
Muḥāfaẓat aš-Šamālīyah
Governorate
Flag
Map of Bahrain showing Northern Governorate
Country Bahrain
Government
  GovernorAli bin Al Shaikh Abdulhussain Al Asfoor
Area
  Total145.50 km2 (56.18 sq mi)
Population
 (2010[1])
  Total276,949
Time zoneUTC+3 (Arabia Standard Time)

Settlements in the Northern Governorate

Education

The Japanese School in Bahrain is located in Sar in the governorate.[2]

See also

References


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