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 | |
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Governorate | |
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Country | Bahrain |
Government | |
• Governor | Ali bin Al Shaikh Abdulhussain Al Asfoor |
Area | |
• Total | 145.73 km2 (56.27 sq mi) |
Population (2020 Census)[1] | |
• Total | 379,637 |
• Density | 2,600/km2 (6,700/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (Arabia Standard Time) |
The Japanese School in Bahrain is located in Sar in the governorate.[2]
26°07′N 50°29′E / 26.117°N 50.483°E