Al Sadd (Qatar)
| Al Sadd | |
|---|---|
| Settlement | |
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  Al Sadd | |
| Coordinates: 25°17′10″N 51°30′17″E / 25.28611°N 51.50472°ECoordinates: 25°17′10″N 51°30′17″E / 25.28611°N 51.50472°E | |
| Country | Qatar |
| Municipality | Doha |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.5 km2 (1.4 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 14,113 |
| • Density | 4,000/km2 (10,000/sq mi) |
Al Sadd (Arabic: السد) is a neighborhood of Doha, the capital city and the state of Qatar. The football team, Al-Sadd, and the Al-Sadd Sports Complex, is located here. The neighborhood is a home for hundreds of families and residences. Several malls are also found here such as the Centrepoint Mall and Lulu Centre. The famous Royal Plaza is also found in this vast neighborhood.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the settlement comprised 6,089 housing units[1] and 805 establishments.[2] There were 14,113 people living in the settlement, of which 61% were male and 39% were female. Out of the 14,113 inhabitants, 76% were 20 years of age or older and 24% were under the age of 20. The literacy rate stood at 97.9%.[3]
Employed persons made up 60% of the total population. Females accounted for 25% of the working population, while males accounted for 75% of the working population.[3]
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1986[4] | 3,962 |
| 1997[5] | 5,447 |
| 2004[6] | 5,323 |
| 2010[7] | 14,113 |
Sports
The neighborhood is represented by Al Sadd SC, a multisports club.
Education
The follows school(s) are located in Al Sadd:
| Name of School | Curriculum | Grade | Genders | Official Website | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Bayan Second Primary Independent Girls | Independent | Kindergarten – Primary | Female-only | N/A | [8] |
| Al Farida Kindergarten | International | Kindergarten | Both | N/A | [9] |
| New Generation Kindergarten | Independent | Kindergarten | Both | N/A | [10] |
Landmarks
- Al Sadd Sports Complex, also known as Al Sadd Sports Club
- Grand Regency Hotel
- Centrepoint Mall, also known as Al Asmakh Mall
- LuLu Centre
- Al Rumailah Hospital
- Sports Roundabout
- Royal Plaza
- Al Sadd Plaza
References
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "1986 population census" (PDF). Qatar Statistics Authority. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 July 2015. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
- ↑ "1997 population census" (PDF). Qatar Statistics Authority. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 May 2015. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
- ↑ "2004 population census". Qatar Statistics Authority. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
- ↑ "2010 population census" (PDF). Qatar Statistics Authority. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
- ↑ "Qatari Schools". Supreme Education Council. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
- ↑ "Al Farida Kindergarten". Supreme Education Council. Retrieved 18 July 2015.
- ↑ "New Generation Kindergarten". Supreme Education Council. Retrieved 18 July 2015.