Izghawa Explained

Izghawa
Native Name:ازغوى
Native Name Lang: ar
Settlement Type:District
Pushpin Map:Qatar
Coordinates:25.3611°N 51.4201°W
Coordinates Footnotes:[1]
Elevation Footnotes:[2]
Elevation M:25
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Qatar
Subdivision Type1:Municipality
Subdivision Name1:Umm Salal / Al Rayyan
Subdivision Type2:Zone
Subdivision Name2:Zone 71 (Umm Salal) / Zone 51 (Al Rayyan)
Subdivision Type3:District no.
Subdivision Name3:48
Area Footnotes:[3]
Area Total Km2:11.8
Population Density Km2:auto

Izghawa (ar|ازغوى) is a district on the border between the two municipalities of Umm Salal and Al Rayyan in Qatar. Consequently, its administration is split, with its western portion (Izghawa 71) being controlled by Umm Salal and the east (Izghawa 51) under Al Rayyan's management.[4]

Geography

The majority of urban settlement is based in the east, in Izghawa 51, some of which is situated in a rawda (depression). In the western portion, or Izghawa 71, there is a large undeveloped tract of land, some farms and a wadi named Wadi Izghawa Al Gharbi.[1]

Landmarks

One of the settlement's defining landmarks is the Izghawa Park. Occupying an area of over 14,000 square meters, the park was opened in 2006 to provide a green space for residents. In addition to its numerous trees and ornamentals, the parks facilities include a mosque, a children's play area, a volleyball court, and a basketball court.[5] In April 2018, the second-ever branch of The Center for the Empowerment and Care of Older Persons was constructed within the park. The center provides a range of services and facilities to those over 60 years of age.[6]

Transport

Currently, the elevated Izghawa Metro Station is under construction, having been launched during Phase 2A. Once completed, it will be part of Doha Metro's Green Line.[7]

Education

The following schools are located in Izghawa:

Name of School Curriculum Grade Genders Official Website Ref
Awfaz Global school – Izghawa Branch British Kindergarten – Secondary Both Official website [8]
Al Manar International School Althemaid Branch American/IB Kindergarten – Secondary Both Official website [9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Geographic Information System. Ministry of Municipality and Environment. 17 March 2019. 18 November 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181118223133/http://geoportal.gisqatar.org.qa/qmape/. dead.
  2. Web site: Izghawa 51, Zone 51, Qatar on the Elevation Map. elevationmap.net. 3 January 2019.
  3. Web site: District Area Map. Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics. 12 February 2019.
  4. Web site: 2015 Population census. Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics. April 2015. 20 May 2018. 17 July 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160717042254/http://www.mdps.gov.qa/en/knowledge/Publications/Population/Population2015.pdf. dead.
  5. Web site: حديقة ازغوى. Ministry of Municipality and Environment. ar. 20 May 2018.
  6. Web site: "إحسان" يفتتح نادي جديد بحديقة أزغوى للعائلات. Al Arab. ar. 22 April 2018. 20 May 2018.
  7. Web site: QAR Metro. arcgis.com. 17 March 2019.
  8. Web site: Awfaz Global school – Izghawa. Schools in Qatar. 20 May 2018.
  9. Web site: Al Manar International School Izghawa. dohafamily.com. 20 May 2018.

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