Kuwait cities list with latitude and longitude in CSV,SQL,XML,JSON formats
Last update : 15 January 2025.
This is the best list of 68 cities in the Kuwait available in 4 formats ( CSV, Json, SQL, XML ). We have cleaned up the Geoname database to leave only the towns, capitals and villages. All are all associated with regions and sub-regions (where available).
Each file contains the following data: Geoname_ID, City, Alternate_Name, Country_Code, Region, Sub_region, Latitude, Longitude, Elevation, Population, Timezone, Fcode_Name. See the FAQ below for a detailed explanation.
Here is an example of the data from the Kuwait file that you are going to retrieve. The data is displayed here in the form of a table:
Geoname_ID | City | Alternate_Name | Country_Code | Region | Sub_region | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Population | Timezone | Fcode_Name |
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285455 | Shumaymah | Shumaymah,shmymt,shumaymat,شميمة,شُمَيْمَة | KW | Al Jahrāʼ | 29.61778 | 48.15056 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | ||
414978 | Al ‘Arfajīyah | Al `Arfajiyah,Al ‘Arfajīyah,العرفجية,اَلْعَرْفَجِيَّة | KW | Al Jahrāʼ | 29.70028 | 48.09556 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | ||
285822 | Al Bida‘ | Al Bid`,Al Bida`,Al Bida‘,Al Biddah,Al Bid‘,Al-Bidde,Bad’ah,Bad’ah,اَلْبِدَع | KW | 29.3025 | 48.08694 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | |||
412800 | Şabāḩ as Sālim | Sabah as Salim,Sabah as Salim as Sabbah,sabah aalsaalim,Şabāḩ as Salim aş Sabbāḩ,Şabāḩ as Sālim,صَبَاح اَلسَّالِم | KW | Mubārak al Kabīr | 29.25722 | 48.05722 | 139163 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | ||
414979 | Al ‘Ulaymīyah | Al Alaymah,Al `Ulaymiyah,Al ‘Ulaymīyah,Al-`Alaimah,Al-‘Alaimah,العليميه,اَلْعُلَيْمِيَّة | KW | Al Jahrāʼ | 29.68806 | 48.11417 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | ||
384610 | Şubayḩīyah | Subayhiyah,subayhiat,Şubayḩīyah,صُبَيْحِيَّة | KW | 28.87944 | 47.91389 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | |||
388102 | Aḑ Ḑubā‘īyah | Ad Duba`iyah,Aḑ Ḑubā‘īyah,اَلضُّبَاعِيَّة | KW | 28.92361 | 48.20722 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | |||
285646 | Ḑulay‘ Su‘ūd | Dhulai` Sa`ud,Dhulai‘ Sa‘ūd,Dulay` Sa`ud,Dulay` Su`ud,ضُلَيْع سُعُود,Ḑulay‘ Sa‘ūd,Ḑulay‘ Su‘ūd | KW | Mubārak al Kabīr | 29.20111 | 48.11111 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | ||
388048 | ‘Ashīsh al Jahrā’ | Ashish al Jahrah,Ashīsh al Jahrah,`Ashish al Jahra’,عَشِيش اَلْجَهْرَاء,‘Ashīsh al Jahrā’ | KW | 29.31722 | 47.67778 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | |||
6942029 | Highway of Death | Auto-put smrti,Autocesta smrti,Autoestrada da Morte,Autopista de la muerte,Autostrada della morte,Doedens motorvaeg,Dödens motorväg,Kuoleman moottoritie,Mirties greitkelis,Shosse smerti,Snelweg des Doods,sinohaiuei,tryq almwt,Ауто-пут смрти,Шоссе смерти,طريق الموت,死のハイウェイ | KW | 29.3842 | 47.6518 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | |||
285799 | Al Jahrā’ | Al Jahara,Al Jahra,Al Jahra’,Al Jahrah,Al Jahrā’,Al-Jaharah,Iahara,Jahra Village,Jahrah,اَلْجَهْرَاء | KW | Al Jahrāʼ | 29.3375 | 47.65806 | 24281 | Asia/Kuwait | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
285750 | An Nāmī | An Nami,An Nāmī,aalnaami,اَلنَّامِي | KW | 28.63972 | 48.36444 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | |||
285810 | Al Funayţīs | Al Fanaitis,Al Funaitis,Al Funaytis,Al Funayţīs,Al-Finaitees,Fanaitis,Fneitees,Fraitsass,Funaitis,Funaitís,Funaytis,Funayţīs,aalfunaytis,alfnytys,الفنيطيس,اَلْفُنَيْطِيس | KW | Mubārak al Kabīr | 29.22528 | 48.10167 | 1878 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | ||
285746 | An Nuqayyāt | Al-Nigaiyat,An Niggaiyat,An Nugayyat,An Nugayyāt,An Nuqay`at,An Nuqayyat,An Nuqayyāt,An Nuqay‘āt,aalnuqayaat,اَلنُّقَيَّات | KW | 28.94306 | 48.19861 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | |||
285776 | Al Maqwa‘ | Al Magwa,Al Maqwa`,Al Maqwa‘,Magwa,Majiwah,Majīwah,Maqwa,Maqwah,اَلْمَقْوَع | KW | 29.16667 | 47.98333 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | |||
387948 | Al ‘Awāzim | Al `Awazim,Al ‘Awāzim,اَلْعَوَازِم | KW | Al Asimah | 29.42028 | 48.385 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | ||
11579278 | Mazāri‘ al ‘Abdalī | Al `Abdali Farms,Al ‘Abdalī Farms,Mazari` al `Abdali,Mazāri‘ al ‘Abdalī,مزارع العبدلي | KW | Al Jahrāʼ | 30.04219 | 47.72205 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | ||
285778 | Al Manqaf | Al Manjaf,Al Manqaf,Al-Mangaf,Manqaf,aalmanqaf,almnqf,المنقف,اَلْمَنْقَف | KW | Al Aḩmadī | 29.09611 | 48.13278 | 39025 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | ||
285811 | Al Faḩāḩīl | Al Fahahil,Al Faḩāḩīl,Al Fuhaihil,Al Fuhayhil,Al Fuħaiħil,Al Fuḩayḩīl,Al Ifhaihil,Al-Fahaheel,Al-Fahahil,Fahaheel,Fahahil,Fahaihil,Fahaihīl,Fahayhil,Fahāhīl,Faḩayḩīl,Fuhayhil,Fuḩayḩīl,aalfuhayhil,alfhahyl,الفحاحيل,اَلْفُحَيْحِيل | KW | Al Aḩmadī | 29.0825 | 48.13028 | 68290 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | ||
285787 | Kuwait City | Al Kuwait,Al Kuwayt,Al-Kuwait,Ciudad de Kuwait,Ehl’-Kuvejt,KWI,Koeweit,Kota Kuwait,Koveyit,Koweit,Koweït,Kuvaeyt,Kuvajt,Kuvajto,Kuvajturbo,Kuveitas,Kuväyt,Kuwait,Kuwait City,Kuwait Stad,Kuwait by,Kuwait-Stadt,Kuwait-Urbo,Kuwayt,Kuweit,Kuwejt,Madinat al Kuwayt,Madinat al-Kuwait,Madīnat al Kuwayt,Pole tou Koubeit,aalkuayt,ke wei te shi,khuwet si ti,kuueto shi,kuweiteu,kuweiteusiti,kwwyt syty,mdyntalkwyt,Πόλη του Κουβέιτ,Эль-Кувейт,כווית סיטי,اَلْكُوَيْت,مدينة الكويت,คูเวตซิตี,クウェート市,科威特市,쿠웨이트,쿠웨이트시티 | KW | Al Asimah | 29.36972 | 47.97833 | 60064 | Asia/Kuwait | capital of a political entity | ||
11593501 | Abu Al Hasaniya | KW | Mubārak al Kabīr | 29.19076 | 48.11355 | 1350 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | |||
285398 | Umm Qaşbah | Umm Qasabah,Umm Qasbah,Umm Qaşabah,Umm Qaşbah,aum qasbat,أُمّ قَصْبَة | KW | 28.99222 | 48.16556 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | |||
11593497 | Al-Masayel | KW | Mubārak al Kabīr | 29.2393 | 48.08862 | 2458 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | |||
285828 | Bahra | Al Bahrah,Al Baḩrah,Al-Bahra,Bahra,Bahrah,Baḩrah,aalbahrat,اَلْبَحْرَة | KW | 29.66667 | 47.86667 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | |||
285375 | ‘Ushaysh al Jahrā’ | `Ushaysh al Jahra’,عُشَيْش اَلْجَهْرَاء,‘Ushaysh al Jahrā’ | KW | 29.31583 | 47.66389 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | |||
285711 | Aş Şabāḩīyah | Al-Sabahiyah,As Sabahiyah,Aş Şabāḩīyah,Subahiya,aalsabahiat,alsbahyt,الصباحية,اَلصَّبَاحِيَّة | KW | Al Aḩmadī | 29.10583 | 48.10806 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | ||
7329411 | Mubārak al Kabīr | Mubarak Al-Kabeer | KW | Mubārak al Kabīr | 29.18979 | 48.08716 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
285542 | Az Zawr | Az Zawr,Mina’ Sa`ud,Mina’ az Zawr,Mina’ az-Zor,Minā’ az-Zor,Mīnā’ Sa‘ūd,Mīnā’ az Zawr,aalzawr,اَلزَّوْر | KW | Al Aḩmadī | 28.7375 | 48.37278 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | ||
285629 | Ḩawallī | Hawali-nogra,Hawalli,Hawaly,hawaliy,hwly,حولي,حَوَلِّي,Ḩawallī | KW | Hawalli | 29.33278 | 48.02861 | 164212 | Asia/Kuwait | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
285603 | Janūb as Surrah | Janub as Surrah,Janūb as Surrah,South Surra,janub aalsurat,جَنُوب اَلسُّرَّة | KW | Al Farwaniyah | 29.26917 | 47.97806 | 18496 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | ||
285855 | Ad Dawḩah | Ad Dawhah,Ad Dawḩah,Al Doha,Dauha,Doha,aaldawhat,اَلدَّوْحَة | KW | 29.36778 | 47.81 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | |||
285384 | ‘Urayfijān | Arefjan,`Araifjan,`Urayfijan,عُرَيْفِجَان,‘Araifjān,‘Urayfijān | KW | 28.9 | 48.18333 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | |||
285864 | Abū Ḩulayfah | Abi Huleifa,Abu Halaifa,Abu Halaifah,Abu Halifah,Abu Hulaifa,Abu Hulaifah,Abu Hulayfah,Abu Ḩulaifah,Abu-Hleifa,Abū Ḩulayfah,Halaifa,aabu hulayfat,abw hlyft,أَبُو حُلَيْفَة,ابو حليفة | KW | Al Aḩmadī | 29.13222 | 48.12611 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | ||
285728 | Ar Riqqah | Al-Riqqah,Ar Riqqah,Reqqa,aalriqat,alrqt,الرقة,اَلرِّقَّة | KW | Al Aḩmadī | 29.14583 | 48.09472 | 52068 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | ||
285845 | Al Ad‘amī | Al Ad`ami,Al Ad‘amī,اَلأَدْعَمِي | KW | 28.81667 | 48.26667 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | |||
285823 | Al Bhar | Al Bhar,aalbhar,اَلْبْهَر | KW | 29.38333 | 47.83333 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | |||
285782 | Al Mahbūlah | Al Mahbulah,Al Mahbūlah,Al-Mahabulah,Al-Mahabūlah,Mahboola,aalmahbulat,almhbwlt,المهبولة,اَلْمَهْبُولَة | KW | Al Aḩmadī | 29.145 | 48.13028 | 18178 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | ||
285856 | Ad Dasmah | Ad Dasma’,Ad Dasmah,Ad Dasmā’,Dasma,Dasmah,aaldasmat,اَلدَّسْمَة | KW | Al Asimah | 29.365 | 48.00139 | 17585 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | ||
285812 | Al Finţās | Al Fantas,Al Fintas,Al Fintass,Al Fintās,Al Finţās,Fantas,Fantass,Fanţās,Finatus,Fintas,Fintass,Finţās,Funtas,Funtás,aalfintas,alfntas,الفنطاس,اَلْفِنْطَاس | KW | Al Aḩmadī | 29.17389 | 48.12111 | 23071 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | ||
285556 | Manīfah | Manifah,Manīfah,Munifah,Munīfah,manifat,مَنِيفَة | KW | 29.16083 | 48.08111 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | |||
285654 | Dant | Dant,dant,دَنْت | KW | 29.16667 | 48.11667 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | |||
285673 | Az Zawr | Az Zaur,Az Zawr,Az Zor,Failakka Village,Zor,aalzawr,اَلزَّوْر | KW | Al Asimah | 29.4425 | 48.27472 | 5750 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | ||
11593499 | Abu Fatira | KW | Mubārak al Kabīr | 29.19746 | 48.10278 | 1240 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | |||
285866 | Abraq Khayţān | Abrag Khitan,Abrag Khīţān,Abrak Khetan,Abraq Haytan,Abraq Khaitan,Abraq Khaytan,Abraq Khayţān,Abraq Khetan,Abraq Khitan,Abraq Khīţān,Khaitan,Khitan,Koetan,aabraq khaytan,أَبْرَق خَيْطَان | KW | Al Farwaniyah | 29.2925 | 47.96889 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | ||
388052 | Ad Dawḩah | Ad Dawhah,Ad Dawḩah,aaldawhat,اَلدَّوْحَة | KW | 29.31444 | 47.81194 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | |||
285643 | Duwaydāt | Duwaydat,Duwaydāt,duaydat,دُوَيْدَات | KW | Al Aḩmadī | 28.58278 | 48.39917 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | ||
7329409 | Al Quşūr | KW | Mubārak al Kabīr | 29.21748 | 48.0726 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | |||
285766 | Al ‘Udaylīyah | Al `Udayliyah,Al ‘Udaylīyah,اَلْعُدَيْلِيَّة | KW | 29.3 | 47.96667 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | |||
8300014 | Al ‘Adan | Al `Adan,Al ‘Adan,Al-Adan | KW | Mubārak al Kabīr | 29.23274 | 48.0685 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | ||
7329410 | Al Qurayn | KW | Mubārak al Kabīr | 29.2043 | 48.0757 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | |||
285760 | Al Wafrah | Al Wafrah,aalwafrat,اَلْوَفْرَة | KW | Al Aḩmadī | 28.63917 | 47.93056 | 10017 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | ||
285716 | Ash Shu‘aybah | Al-Shuaiba,As Shu`aiba,As Shu‘aiba,Ash Shu`aiba,Ash Shu`aybah,Ash Shu‘aiba,Ash Shu‘aybah,Sha’iba,Shaab,Shaabah,Shauiba,Sha’iba,Shi’aibah,Shi’aibah,Shu`aybah,Shua’ibah,Shuaiba,Shua’ibah,Shu‘aybah,اَلشُّعَيْبَة | KW | Al Aḩmadī | 29.04111 | 48.1375 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | ||
387943 | Qullat Shujayr | Qullat Shujayr,qulat shujayr,قُلَّة شُجَيْر | KW | Al Asimah | 29.45917 | 48.29972 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | ||
285783 | Al Maghāsil | Al Maghasil,Al Maghāsil,aalmaghasil,almghasl,المغاسل,اَلْمَغَاسِل | KW | 29.74194 | 48.09444 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | |||
387897 | Al Wafrah | Al Wafrah,aalwafrat,اَلْوَفْرَة | KW | 28.55417 | 48.05306 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | |||
285747 | An Nijfah | Al Mijifa,Al Nijifa,Al-Najafa,An Nijfah,aalnijfat,اَلنِّجْفَة | KW | Mubārak al Kabīr | 29.24639 | 48.07583 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | ||
285853 | Aḑ Ḑibā‘īyah | Ad Diba`iyah,Al Adhaba-iyah,Al-Dhubaiyah,Aḑ Ḑibā‘īyah,Dhuba`iyah,Dhuba‘iyah,Dubayeiha,اَلضِّبَاعِيَّة | KW | 28.93333 | 48.16667 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | |||
384601 | Aţ Ţawīl | At Tawil,Aţ Ţawīl,aaltawil,اَلطَّوِيل | KW | 28.97861 | 47.90722 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | |||
388088 | Al ‘Abbāsīyah | Al `Abbasiyah,Al ‘Abbāsīyah,اَلْعَبَّاسِيَّة | KW | 29.25028 | 47.93111 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | |||
387913 | Al Khuwaysāt | Al Khuwaysat,Al Khuwaysāt,aalkhuaysat,اَلْخُوَيْسَات | KW | 29.40333 | 47.71111 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | |||
285599 | Ju‘aydān | Ju`aydan,Juaidan,Ju‘aydān,جُعَيْدَان | KW | 28.96667 | 47.96722 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | |||
285848 | Al ‘Abdalīyah | Al `Abdaliyah,Al ‘Abdalīyah,اَلْعَبْدَلِيَّة | KW | 29.0425 | 47.70611 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | |||
285839 | Al Aḩmadī | Ahmad,Ahmadi,Ahmedi,Al Ahmadi,Al Aħmadi,Al Aḩmadī,aalaahmadi,alahmdy,الاحمدي,اَلأَحْمَدِي | KW | Al Aḩmadī | 29.07694 | 48.08389 | 637411 | Asia/Kuwait | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
285815 | Al Farwānīyah | Al Farwania,Al Farwaniyah,Al Farwānīyah,Al-Farawaniyah,Al-Farwaniyyah,Farwaniah,Farwaniyyeh,aalfarwaniat,اَلْفَرْوَانِيَّة | KW | Al Farwaniyah | 29.2775 | 47.95861 | 86525 | Asia/Kuwait | seat of a first-order administrative division | ||
285803 | Al Ḩujayjah | Al Hujayjah,Al Ḩujayjah,Al-Hijajah,Hagaija,Haqaija,Haqaijah,Hugaija,aalhujayjat,alhjyjt,الحجيجة,اَلْحُجَيْجَة | KW | Al Jahrāʼ | 29.65472 | 48.13111 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | ||
387981 | ‘Ashīsh ad Dawḩah | `Ashish ad Dawhah,عَشِيش اَلدَّوْحَة,‘Ashīsh ad Dawḩah | KW | Al Jahrāʼ | 29.38528 | 47.84222 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | ||
285790 | Al Khīrān | Al Khiran,Al Khīrān,aalkhiran,اَلْخِيرَان | KW | Al Aḩmadī | 28.65111 | 48.39028 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place | ||
384614 | Wārah | Warah,Wārah,warat,وَارَة | KW | 28.99611 | 47.98222 | 0 | Asia/Kuwait | populated place |
Exploring Kuwait: A Geographical Perspective
Kuwait, a small but influential country situated in the Arabian Gulf, offers a fascinating case study for geographers interested in understanding how geography interacts with economics, culture, and urban development. While it may be one of the smaller nations in the Middle East, Kuwait plays a significant role on the global stage due to its vast oil reserves and strategic location. The country is characterized by its arid climate, vast deserts, and modern urban developments along the coast. This article will explore the geographical landscape of Kuwait, focusing on the spatial distribution of its cities and regions and the importance of geographic data in understanding the country’s development and challenges.
Kuwait’s Geographical Landscape: Deserts and Coastlines
Kuwait is located at the northeastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, bordered by Iraq to the north and Saudi Arabia to the south. Its coastline stretches for about 495 kilometers along the Arabian Gulf, making it an important maritime hub for trade. Despite its proximity to vast desert regions, Kuwait has developed a highly urbanized coastal area, with its capital, Kuwait City, acting as the political and economic heart of the country.
The majority of Kuwait’s land area is flat and dominated by desert. The central and southern regions are characterized by sandy dunes and barren landscapes, which are typical of the Arabian desert. However, the country also has some low-lying coastal plains that have allowed for the development of infrastructure and urban settlements. Kuwait’s strategic position near oil reserves in the Arabian Gulf has played a significant role in its development, as the discovery of oil in the 20th century transformed the country’s economy.
For geographers studying the region, the relationship between Kuwait’s desert environment and its urbanization along the coast is a fascinating topic. The city of Kuwait City, for instance, sits on the edge of the desert but is a hub of economic activity, thanks to its access to the sea and its proximity to global oil markets. By obtaining geographic data about the cities of Kuwait, including their exact latitude and longitude, it is possible to analyze how this relationship between geography and urban growth has shaped the country’s development.
Urban Development and City Distribution
Kuwait’s urban development is largely concentrated around its capital, Kuwait City, with several other towns and settlements scattered across the country. Kuwait City, located on the coast, is the largest city and the main economic driver. It is home to the country’s commercial, governmental, and financial institutions and serves as the central hub for the oil industry. The city is also known for its modern architecture, with iconic skyscrapers and a bustling port area that facilitate international trade.
Other notable cities in Kuwait include Al Ahmadi, located in the southern part of the country, which is the center of Kuwait's oil industry. It is home to the country's largest oil refineries and industrial operations. The city of Hawalli, located near Kuwait City, serves as a commercial and residential area, with a large expatriate population contributing to its economic and social makeup.
The distribution of cities in Kuwait is primarily along the coast, with limited development inland due to the harsh desert conditions. This concentration of urban areas along the coastline presents unique challenges in terms of resource distribution, infrastructure development, and environmental sustainability. The proximity of urban areas to the sea has also made Kuwait highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, particularly rising sea levels.
Understanding the geographical distribution of Kuwait’s cities and regions is essential for analyzing the country’s urban growth and development. Obtaining detailed geographic data, including the latitude and longitude of each city, allows researchers and planners to better understand the spatial relationships between different urban centers, and how they interact with their surrounding environments.
The Importance of Geographic Data for Kuwait
For anyone studying the geography of Kuwait, access to precise geographic data is crucial. Kuwait is a country of significant economic importance, thanks to its vast oil reserves, and understanding the geographic distribution of its cities and regions is key to understanding its economy and urbanization patterns. With its relatively small land area, but highly concentrated urban centers, detailed geographic data helps in addressing challenges such as infrastructure development, resource management, and environmental protection.
For example, obtaining geographic data on Kuwait City and its surrounding regions allows for a more detailed analysis of transportation networks, residential patterns, and commercial zones. By studying the locations of key infrastructure, such as ports, oil refineries, and residential areas, planners and researchers can make more informed decisions about where to allocate resources for sustainable development.
Moreover, understanding the precise locations of cities and regions in Kuwait also facilitates the study of environmental risks, particularly in relation to climate change. Given the country’s coastal location and the vulnerability of its urban areas to rising sea levels, geographic data on the elevation and position of cities is essential for developing climate adaptation strategies.
Enhancing Research with Detailed Geographic Information
Access to a comprehensive geographic database that includes data on the cities, regions, and departments of Kuwait is invaluable for researchers and planners looking to understand the country’s geography in greater detail. By obtaining the latitude and longitude of each city, along with information about their administrative divisions, it becomes possible to conduct more precise studies on the spatial organization of Kuwait and its urban dynamics.
This data can be used to analyze a variety of issues, including urbanization trends, economic development, and environmental sustainability. For example, understanding the locations of oil refineries and ports in relation to population centers can help in planning for industrial growth and environmental protection. Similarly, data on the population distribution across Kuwait’s regions can assist in developing targeted policies for resource allocation, infrastructure improvements, and social services.
Researchers and policymakers can also use geographic data to evaluate the impact of external factors, such as global oil prices and climate change, on Kuwait’s economy and urban development. With accurate geographic data, it becomes easier to forecast future trends and plan for the country’s long-term growth.
Conclusion
Kuwait, with its strategic location along the Arabian Gulf and its vast oil reserves, is a country where geography plays a crucial role in its economic, environmental, and social development. The concentration of urban areas along the coast and the desert landscape inland present both opportunities and challenges for the country. To fully understand the spatial dynamics of Kuwait, access to detailed geographic data, including the latitude and longitude of its cities and regions, is essential. This data enables researchers, urban planners, and policymakers to make more informed decisions about infrastructure, resource management, and environmental sustainability. By leveraging this geographic information, it is possible to better understand the complex relationship between Kuwait’s physical geography and its urban growth.
FaQ about Kuwait
- Geoname_ID: This is a unique identifier for each place or geographical name in the Geoname database.
- City: The name of the place, which can be a town, village or any other form of human settlement.
- Alternate_Name: Other names or appellations that the place may have. These alternative names may be in different languages, dialects or even local names.
- Country_Code: This is the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for the country in which the place is located. For example, "US" for the United States, "FR" for France.
- Region: This represents the first-order administrative division in which the location is situated. For example, this could be a state, province or territory.
- Sub_region: This is a second-order administrative division, such as a county or district, within the region.
- Latitude: The geographical latitude of the location, usually in decimal degrees.
- Longitude: The geographical longitude of the location, also usually in decimal degrees.
- Elevation: The elevation or altitude of the location in relation to sea level, usually measured in metres.
- Population: The estimated number of inhabitants or population of the location.
- Timezone: The time zone in which the location is located, in accordance with global time zone standards.
- Fcode_Name: This is a code that categorises the type of location. For example, "PPL" could mean a populated place, while "PPLC" could be the capital of a political entity.