Umm Ghuwailina
| Umm Ghuwailina | |
|---|---|
| Settlement | |
| Country | Qatar |
| Municipality | Doha |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.4 km2 (0.5 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 26,069 |
| • Density | 19,000/km2 (48,000/sq mi) |
Umm Ghuwailina is a settlement in Qatar, located in the municipality of Ad Dawhah.
Etymology
The first word of Umm Ghuwailina is Arabic for "mother", while ghuwailina is a derivative of the name of a tree known locally as "ghulan". Hence, the area's name translates literally to "the mother of ghulan". The tree held local significance for its use as camel fodder.[1]
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the settlement comprised 6,340 housing units[2] and 607 establishments.[3] There were 26,069 people living in the settlement, of which 75% were male and 25% were female. Out of the 679 inhabitants, 82% were 20 years of age or older and 18% were under the age of 20. The literacy rate stood at 96.4%.[4]
Employed persons made up 71% of the total population. Females accounted for 10% of the working population, while males accounted for 90% of the working population.[4]
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1986[5] | 13,226 |
| 1997[6] | 14,022 |
| 2004[7] | 19,345 |
| 2010[8] | 26,069 |
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