Al Souq (Doha)

Al Souq
اسوق
Settlement

A commercial area in Al Souq near Souq Waqif
Al Souq

Location in Qatar

Coordinates: 25°17′20″N 51°32′13″E / 25.28889°N 51.53694°E / 25.28889; 51.53694Coordinates: 25°17′20″N 51°32′13″E / 25.28889°N 51.53694°E / 25.28889; 51.53694
Country Qatar
Municipality Doha
Area
 • Total 0.3 km2 (0.1 sq mi)
Population
 • Total 679
 • Density 2,300/km2 (5,900/sq mi)

Al Souq is a commercial district in Qatar, located in the municipality of Doha.[1] Most of Qatar's souqs are located in this district, including Souq Waqif.[2]

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the settlement comprised 83 housing units[3] and 699 establishments.[4] There were 679 people living in the settlement, of which 97% were male and 3% were female. Out of the 679 inhabitants, 97% were 20 years of age or older and 3% were under the age of 20. The literacy rate stood at 97.8%.[5]

Employed persons made up 97% of the population. Females accounted for 0% of the working population, while males accounted for 100% of the working population.[5]

Year Population
1986[6] 1,484
1997[7] 1,353
2004[8] 1,901
2010[1] 679

References

  1. 1 2 "2010 population census" (PDF). Qatar Statistics Authority. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
  2. ↑ "Traditional shopping and back street bargains in Doha". Time Out Doha. 30 April 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
  3. ↑ "Housing units, by type of unit and zone (April 2010)" (PDF). Qatar Statistics Authority. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
  4. ↑ "Establishments by status of establishment and zone (April 2010)" (PDF). Qatar Statistics Authority. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
  5. 1 2 "Geo Statistics Application". Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
  6. ↑ "1986 population census" (PDF). Qatar Statistics Authority. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
  7. ↑ "1997 population census" (PDF). Qatar Statistics Authority. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
  8. ↑ "2004 population census". Qatar Statistics Authority. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
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