Al Meshaf | |
Native Name: | المشاف |
Native Name Lang: | ar |
Settlement Type: | District |
Pushpin Map: | Qatar |
Coordinates: | 25.1753°N 51.569°W |
Elevation Footnotes: | [1] |
Elevation M: | 6 |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | ![]() |
Subdivision Type1: | Zone no. |
Subdivision Name1: | 91 |
Subdivision Type2: | Municipality |
Subdivision Name2: | Al Wakrah |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Al Meshaf (ar|المشاف) is a Qatari district located in the municipality of Al Wakrah.[2] [3]
In the 2015 census, it was listed as a district of Zone 91, which has a population of 165,214 and also includes Al Wukair and Al Thumama.[2]
It borders Al Wakrah to the east and Al Wukair to the southwest.[3]
The district's name has its roots in the Arabic word "shof", which is translated as "to elevate". It acquired this name due to its relatively high elevation when compared to the area surrounding it.[3]
The following schools are located in Al Mashaf:
Name of School | Curriculum | Grade | Genders | Official Website | Ref |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
GEMS Wellington School | British | Kindergarten – Secondary | Both | Official website | [4] |
GEMS American Academy | American | Kindergarten – Secondary | Both | Official website | [5] |
Jaber Bin Hayan School for Boys | Independent | Primary | Boys-only | N/A | |