Native name: جزيرة المحرق | |
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Muharraq in the foreground; Manama on Bahrain Island in the background |
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Muharraq Island (Bahrain)
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Geography | |
Location | Persian Gulf |
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Bahrain
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Demographics | |
Population | 110 964 [1] (as of 2010) |
Ethnic groups | Bahraini 62.4%, non-Bahraini 37.6 |
Muharraq Island (Arabic: جزيرة المحرق) is the third largest island in the archipelago of Bahrain after Bahrain Island and Hawar Island. It is named after Muharraq City, the former capital of Bahrain.
There are several towns and villages located on the Island, including:
Bahrain International Airport and the Muharraq Airfield are also located on the island.
There are three causeways connecting Muharraq Island with Manama on Bahrain Island:
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