Madinat Khalifa South
| Madinat Khalifa South مدينه خليفه الجنوبيه | |
|---|---|
| Settlement | |
| Country | Qatar |
| Municipality | Doha |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.6 km2 (1.0 sq mi) |
| Population (2004) | |
| • Total | 19,821 |
| • Density | 7,600/km2 (20,000/sq mi) |
Madinat Khalifa South (Arabic: مدينه خليفه الجنوبيه) is a north-western district of Doha, Qatar. It one of the two sections of Madinat Khalifa, the other being Madinat Khalifa North.[1] The district was constructed in the 1970s by the Emir of Qatar at the time, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani.
Areas
Gaza
The Gaza area of Madinat Khalifa South was named in honor of the Gaza Strip in Palestine. Presently, the area is used primarily for laborers. It contains a wealth of historic architecture. Like most other historic areas in Doha's districts, its streets are narrow and its houses are densely packed together.[2]
References
- ↑ "Census information". geohive.com. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
- ↑ "Buildings in Gaza area of Madinat Khalifa face demolition". Qatar Tribune. 30 March 2015. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
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