Hawally, Kuwait
Hawally
حولي Hawally | |
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Coordinates: 29°20′N 48°2′E / 29.333°N 48.033°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Governorate | Hawalli Governorate |
Established | 1906 |
Area | |
• Total | 6.7 km2 (2.6 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 218,141 |
Time zone | UTC+3 (AST) |
Hawally (Arabic: حولي) is an area in the Hawalli Governorate, located in the State of Kuwait.
Hawally is a large settlement and the commercial center for most computer-related goods in Kuwait. Prior to the first Gulf War, it housed many Palestinians, but many left during and after the War. Currently, Hawally is home to many of the Arab populations in Kuwait including Egyptians, Syrians, Iraqis and Lebanese. It is also home to many Asians including Filipinos, Indians, Nepalis, Bengalis and Pakistanis.
Ibn Khaldoun Street is one of its main streets.
History
The settlement was first established in the 7th century around fresh water wells that were dug during Al-Ala al-Hadhrami's time in what is now Kuwait and later officially became a city in 1906 during Al Sabah's rule. The settlement's name come from the Arabic phrase "الحلو لي " meaning "the fresh [water] for me".[1]
Demographics
As of 2022 the population of Hawally is estimated to be 218,141 (source PACI: [1]).
Sport
Hawalli is home to Qadsia SC and Mohammed Al-Hamad Stadium, Its football stadium is one of the most famous in Kuwait and is a popular venue for many international matches that happen within the region. Also, Hawally holds its own theme park named Hawally Park. Near the Hawally Park resides the Muhallab mall.
Education
The American School of Kuwait is in Hawally.[2]
The American International School of Kuwait is also located in Hawalli.
The New Pakistan International School is in Hawally.[3]
The American Creativity Academy is in Hawally.[4]
The Kuwait International English School (KIES) is in Hawally.
References
- ^ "اسماء مناطق الكويت قديما". dodo33.ahlamontada.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ^ "ASK – About Us". www.ask.edu.kw. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
- ^ "Contact School Archived 14 February 2013 at the Wayback Machine." New Pakistan International School. Retrieved on 19 February 2011.
- ^ "American Creativity Academy | Best Education for your Child in Kuwait | ACA". www.aca.edu.kw. Retrieved 22 September 2017.
Coordinates: 29°20′N 48°02′E / 29.333°N 48.033°E
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