Qatar cities list with latitude and longitude in Excel, CSV, SQL, XML, JSON formats

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Last update : 22 January 2026.

Country
Qatar
Capital
Doha
Number of cities
177
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This is the best list of 177 cities in the Qatar available in 5 formats ( Excel, CSV, JSON, SQL, XML ). You will find only data associated with the cities of a country (capital, towns and villages). There is no information concerning the environment, such as the location of a river or a mountain, for example. All cities are 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 Qatar file that you are going to retrieve. The data is displayed here in the form of a table:


Geoname_IDCityAlternate_NameCountry_CodeRegionSub_regionLatitudeLongitudeElevationPopulationTimezoneFcode_Name
289603Umm al ‘AmadUmm al `Amad,Umm al ‘Amad,أم العمد,أُمّ اَلْعَمَدQABaladīyat Umm Şalāl25.4906551.39770Asia/Qatarpopulated place
11207590Jarī Ibn ‘Abd al WahhābJari Ibn `Abd al Wahhab,Jarī Ibn ‘Abd al Wahhāb,جري إبن عبد الوهابQABaladīyat Umm Şalāl25.43851.269770Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289873As SamrīyahAs Samiriyah,As Samriyah,As Samrīyah,As Sāmirīyah,aalsaamiriat,alsmryt,السمرية,اَلسَّامِرِيَّةQAAl-Shahaniya25.3646451.28070Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289530Umm QaynUmm Qayn,aum qayn,أُمّ قَيْنQAAl Khor25.7129151.498870Asia/Qatarpopulated place
11206001Umm GhuwaylīnahUmm Ghuwaylinah,Umm Ghuwaylīnah,am ghwylynt,أم غويلينةQAAl-Shahaniya25.1486951.208160Asia/Qatarpopulated place
290009Al BuraythātAl Buraydat,Al Buraydāt,Al Buraythat,Al Buraythāt,albrythat,alburaydat,البريثات,البُرَيْدَاتQAAl-Shahaniya25.4589450.956780Asia/Qatarpopulated place
11208399‘Adhbah ash Shamālīyah`Adhbah al Jadidah,`Adhbah ash Shamaliyah,عذبة الشمالية,‘Adhbah al Jadīdah,‘Adhbah ash ShamālīyahQAMadīnat ash Shamāl26.0709851.304530Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289860Mazra‘at aş Şin‘As Sun`,As Sunu`,Aş Şunu‘,Aş Şun‘,Mazra`at as Sin`,Mazra‘at aş Şin‘,الصُّنْع,مزرعة الصنعQAAl-Shahaniya25.560151.160590Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289550Umm az Zubār ash SharqīyahUmm az Zabar,Umm az Zubar,Umm az Zubar ash Sharqiyah,Umm az Zubār,Umm az Zubār ash Sharqīyah,am alzbar alshrqyt,aum aalzubar,أم الزبار الشرقية,أُمّ اَلزُّبَارQAAl-Shahaniya25.1749351.278240Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289532Umm QarnUmm Jurn,Umm Qarn,am qrn,aum jurn,aum qarn,أم قرن,أُمّ جُرْن,أُمّ قَرْنQABaladīyat az̧ Z̧a‘āyin25.5526751.4310Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289569Umm al QuhābUmm al Qahab,Umm al Qahāb,Umm al Quhab,Umm al Quhāb,am alqhab,aum aalquhab,أم القهاب,أُمّ اَلْقُهَابQAAl-Shahaniya25.3741151.293330Asia/Qatarpopulated place
442540Al GhāfAl Ghaf,Al Ghāf,aalghaf,اَلْغَافQABaladīyat az̧ Z̧a‘āyin25.6273151.455080Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289857Ath ThaqabAl Thagab,Al Thaqab,Ath Thagab Oasis,Ath Thaghab,Ath Thaqab,Thaghab,aalthaqab,اَلثَّقَبQAMadīnat ash Shamāl26.0315351.115120Asia/Qatarpopulated place
442523Umm al ‘Iz̧āmUmm al Kharj,Umm al Kharq,Umm al `Izam,Umm al ‘Iz̧ām,aum aalkharq,أم العظام,أُمّ اَلْخَرْقQAAl Khor25.8224151.156140Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289973Al Qa‘ābīyahAl Ka`biyah,Al Ka‘bīyah,Al Qa`abiyah,Al Qa‘ābīyah,القعابية,اَلْقَعَابِيَّة,اَلْكَعْبِيَّةQAMadīnat ash Shamāl26.0696851.245310Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289813DukhānAl Khathiyah,Dukhan,Dukhkhan,Dukhkhān,Dukhān,Ghariyat Adkhan,Ghariyat Dukhan,Ghāriyat Adkhān,Ghāriyat Dukhān,dukhan,دُخَانQAAl-Shahaniya25.4248550.782277250Asia/Qatarpopulated place
442525Al GhāfahAl Ghafah,Al Ghāfah,aalghafat,alghaft,الغافة,اَلْغَافَةQAAl Khor25.7797751.02090Asia/Qatarpopulated place
11207816Umm az Zubār al QiblīyahUmm az Zubar al Qibliyah,Umm az Zubār al Qiblīyah,am alzbar alqblyt,أم الزبار القبليةQAAl-Shahaniya25.1764451.252020Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289958Al KhīsahAl Khisa,Al Khisah,Al Khiseh,Al Khīsa,Al Khīsah,Al Khīseh,aalkhisat,اَلْخِيسَةQAMadīnat ash Shamāl25.9244251.339940Asia/Qatarpopulated place
12242650Mu‘aydhar al WakīrMu`aydharalWakir,Mu‘aydhar al Wakīr,معيذر الوكيرQAAl Wakrah25.125151.542240Asia/Qatarpopulated place
11208370Umm JāsimUmm Jasim,Umm Jāsim,am jasm,أم جاسمQAMadīnat ash Shamāl26.0669351.153120Asia/Qatarpopulated place
442552Sahlat al MarkhAs Sahlah,Sahlat al Markh,aalsahlat,shlt almrkh,اَلسَّهْلَة,سهلة المرخQAAl-Shahaniya25.161851.164570Asia/Qatarpopulated place
442528Al KhurayşAl Khurays,Al Khurayş,aalkhurays,alkhrys,الخريص,اَلْخُرَيْصQAAl Khor25.8569451.435830Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289568Aş Şunay‘As Sunay`,Aş Şunay‘,Umm al Quhab,Umm al Quhab `Abd Allah Bin Nasir,Umm al Quhāb,Umm al Quhāb ‘Abd Allāh Bin Nāşir,أُمّ القُهَاب عَبْد اللَّٰه بِن نَاصِر,الصنيعQAAl-Shahaniya25.492750.96480Asia/Qatarpopulated place
12219824Umm QarīnUmm Qarin,Umm Qarīn,am qryn,ام قرينQAAl Khor25.6092551.390320Asia/Qatarpopulated place
443223Aş Şanī‘As Sani`,Aş Şanī‘,اَلصَّنِيعQABaladīyat Umm Şalāl25.5427351.408150Asia/Qatarpopulated place
12219790Mu‘aydhir al MashāfMu`aydhir al Mashaf,Mu‘aydhir al Mashāf,معيذر المشافQAAl-Shahaniya25.4180451.263990Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289739Madīnat ash ShamālMadinat ash Shamal,Madīnat ash Shamāl,mdynt alshmal,مدينة الشمالQAMadīnat ash Shamāl26.1293351.20095267Asia/Qatarseat of a first-order administrative division
289959Al KhīsahAl Khisah,Al Khīsah,aalkhisat,alkhyst,الخيسة,اَلْخِيسَةQABaladīyat az̧ Z̧a‘āyin25.4164451.459050Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289876Ash Shaqrā’Ash Shaqra’,Ash Shaqrā’,Shaqra`,Shaqrā‘,اَلشَّقْرَاءQAAl Wakrah24.8267151.393443Asia/Qatarpopulated place
442529Mazra‘at al MājidahAl Majidah,Al Mājidah,Mazra`at al Majidah,Mazra‘at al Mājidah,aalmajidat,اَلْمَاجِدَة,مزرعة الماجدةQAAl Khor25.8726751.25780Asia/Qatarpopulated place
290025Adh DhakhīrahAd Dhakhirah,Ad Dhakhīrah,Adh Dhakhira,Adh Dhakhirah,Adh Dhakhīra,Adh Dhakhīrah,Adh Dhukhayr,Al Dakhirah,Al Dhakhirah,Dakhira,Dhakhirah,Dhakhīrah,aaldhakhirat,aldhkhyrt,الذخيرة,اَلذَّخِيرَةQAAl Khor25.7320151.543770Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289490Bi’r ZikrītBi’r Zikrit,Bir Zekrit,Bi’r Zikrīt,Zekrit,Zikrit,Zikrīt,bir zikrit,بِئْر زِكْرِيتQAAl-Shahaniya25.4853350.847680Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289863As Sulaymī al GharbīAs Sulaymi Khalifah Bin Hamad,As Sulaymi al Gharbi,As Sulaymī Khalīfah Bin Ḩamad,As Sulaymī al Gharbī,aalsulaymi khalifat bin hamad,alslymy alghrby,السليمي الغربي,اَلسُّلَيْمِي خَلِيفَة بِن حَمَدQAAl Khor25.8680151.202630Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289709MusaykahMusaykah,msykt,musaykat,مسيكة,مُسَيْكَةQAMadīnat ash Shamāl25.9591151.097530Asia/Qatarpopulated place
442539Al ‘UqdahAl `Uqdah,Al ‘Uqdah,اَلْعُقْدَةQAAl Khor25.6854551.467110Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289548Umm BābUmm Bab,Umm Bāb,aum bab,أُمّ بَابQABaladīyat ar Rayyān25.2141750.807222500Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289877Ash ShīḩānīyahAl Shahaniyah,Ash Shahaniyah,Ash Shayhaniyah,Ash Shayḩānīyah,Ash Shaḩānīyah,Ash Shihaniyah,Ash Shīḩānīyah,aalshahaniat,alshyhanyt,الشيحانية,اَلشَّحَانِيَّةQAAl-Shahaniya25.3708851.222648380Asia/Qatarseat of a first-order administrative division
12219681Jarī KhabābJari Khabab,Jarī Khabāb,jry khbab,جري خبابQABaladīyat Umm Şalāl25.5061951.383650Asia/Qatarpopulated place
443240Abū KharābAbu Kharab,Abū Kharāb,aabu kharab,أَبُو خَرَابQAAl Khor25.709851.589710Asia/Qatarpopulated place
11206633Jumaylīyat an Na‘īmJumayliyat an Na`im,Jumaylīyat an Na‘īm,جميلية النعيمQAAl-Shahaniya25.6341351.080780Asia/Qatarpopulated place
12219791Mu‘aydhir ad DasmMu`aydhir ad Dasm,Mu‘aydhir ad Dasm,معيذر الدسمQAAl-Shahaniya25.3916251.268360Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289539Umm Juway‘idUmm Ju`ayd,Umm Juaidah,Umm Juway`id,Umm Juwaydah,Umm Juway‘id,Umm Ju‘ayd,aum juaydat,أم جويعد,أُمّ جُعَيْد,أُمّ جُوَيْدَةQAAl Khor25.8321151.067750Asia/Qatarpopulated place
442550Rawḑat RāshidRawdat Rashid,Rawḑat Rāshid,rawdat rashid,rwdt rashd,روضة راشد,رَوْضَة رَاشِدQAAl-Shahaniya25.2330651.204670Asia/Qatarpopulated place
290020‘AdhbahAdhbah,Al `Adhbah,Al ‘Adhbah,`Adhbah,اَلْعَذْبَة,عذبة,‘AdhbahQAMadīnat ash Shamāl26.0515151.318740Asia/Qatarpopulated place
11207584Thu‘aylibThu`aylib,Thu‘aylib,ثعيلبQABaladīyat Umm Şalāl25.418451.41370Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289524Umm Şalāl ‘AlīUmm Salal `Ali,Umm Silal `Ali,Umm Slal Ali,Umm Şalāl ‘Alī,Umm Şilāl ‘Alī,Umm-al-Salal,أم صلال عليQABaladīyat Umm Şalāl25.4697251.39750Asia/Qatarseat of a first-order administrative division
290006Al BuşayyirAl Busayyir,Al Buşayyir,aalbusayir,اَلْبُصَيِّرQAAl-Shahaniya25.7165151.055970Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289864Al JatlāwīyahAl Jatlawiyah,Al Jatlāwīyah,As Sulaymi Fahd Bin `Abd Allah,As Sulaymī Fahd Bin ‘Abd Allāh,aljtlawyt,الجتلاوية,اَلسُّلَيْمِي فَهْد بِن عَبْد اَللَّٰهQAAl Khor25.9057251.202440Asia/Qatarpopulated place
442533Umm BirkahUmm Birkah,am brkt,aum birkat,أم بركة,أُمّ بِرْكَةQAAl Khor25.747251.450820Asia/Qatarpopulated place
11207529Al ḨammāmahAl Hammamah,Al Ḩammāmah,alhmamt,الحمامةQABaladīyat az̧ Z̧a‘āyin25.4462351.473280Asia/Qatarpopulated place
442542Abū ThaylahAbu Thaylah,Abū Thaylah,aabu thaylat,أَبُو ثَيْلَةQABaladīyat Umm Şalāl25.5338351.304790Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289884Ar RuwaysAr Ru’ays,Ar Ruwais,Ar Ruways,Ar Ru’ays,Ruwais,aalruways,alrwys,الرويس,اَلرُّؤَيْسQAMadīnat ash Shamāl26.1397851.214933334Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289978Al JubaylAl Jubayl,aaljubayl,اَلْجُبَيْلQAAl Khor25.7013351.585410Asia/Qatarpopulated place
406686Al ‘AşmīyahAl `Asmiyah,Al ‘Aşmīyah,`Asmiyah,العصمية,عَصْمِيَّة,‘AşmīyahQAMadīnat ash Shamāl26.0764451.165640Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289604Umm al Afā‘īUmm al Afa`i,Umm al Afā‘ī,أم الأفاعي,أُمّ اَلأَفَاعِيQABaladīyat ar Rayyān25.3587951.333570Asia/Qatarpopulated place
442521As Sulaymī ash SharqīAs Sulaymi Qasim Bin Hamad,As Sulaymi ash Sharqi,As Sulaymī Qāsim Bin Ḩamad,As Sulaymī ash Sharqī,aalsulaymi qasim bin hamad,alslymy alshrqy,السليمي الشرقي,اَلسُّلَيْمِي قَاسِم بِن حَمَدQAAl Khor25.8831551.219740Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289520Rawḑat ShamīmRawdat Shamim,Rawḑat Shamīm,Umm Shamim,Umm Shamīm,aum shamim,rwdt shmym,أُمّ شَمِيم,روضة شميمQAAl-Shahaniya25.2266151.176080Asia/Qatarpopulated place
11207338Umm ‘AnīqUmm `Aniq,Umm ‘Anīq,أم عنيقQAAl Khor25.713951.531570Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289934Al MuraydahAl Muraydah,aalmuraydat,اَلْمُرَيْدَةQAMadīnat ash Shamāl25.9395151.309570Asia/Qatarpopulated place
11207662Şin‘ al ḨumaydīSin` al Humaydi,Şin‘ al Ḩumaydī,صنع الحميديQABaladīyat ar Rayyān25.369751.336890Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289559Umm aş ŞuwabUmm as Suwab,Umm aş Şuwab,aum aalsuwab,أُمّ اَلصُّوَبQABaladīyat ar Rayyān25.0686451.078170Asia/Qatarpopulated place
443259Umm al Quhāb al QadīmahUmm al Quhab al Qadimah,Umm al Quhab al `Atiq,Umm al Quhāb al Qadīmah,Umm al Quhāb al ‘Atīq,am alqhab alqdymt,أم القهاب القديمة,أُمّ القُهَاب العَتِيقQAAl-Shahaniya25.500650.979550Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289916Al WaqbahAl Wagbah,Al Wajba,Al Wajbah,Al Waqbah,Wajbah,aalwaqbat,اَلْوَقْبَةQABaladīyat ar Rayyān25.3049851.401420Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289913Al WukayrAl Wukair,Al Wukayr,aalwukayr,alwkyr,الوكير,اَلْوُكَيْرQAAl Wakrah25.1510751.537185146Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289899‘Ayn an Nu‘mānAl Na’man,Al Na’man,An Nu`man,An Nu‘mān,Na’aman,Na’amān,Nu`man,Nu‘mān,`Ayn an Nu`man,عين النعمان,‘Ayn an Nu‘mānQAMadīnat ash Shamāl25.8595951.083880Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289525Musay‘īdMesaieed,Musay`id,Musay‘īd,Umm Sa’id,Umm Sa`ad,Umm Sa‘ad,Umm Sa‘īd,أم سعيد,مسيعيدQAAl Wakrah24.9922651.550675769Asia/Qatarpopulated place
442551Umm WishāḩUmm Wishah,Umm Wishāḩ,am wshah,aum wishah,أم وشاح,أُمّ وِشَاحQAAl-Shahaniya25.1700951.090120Asia/Qatarpopulated place
393296Wādī JallālWadi Jallal,Wādī Jallāl,wadi jalaal,وَادِي جَلاَّلQAAl Wakrah25.030651.276110Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289625SumaysimahAs Sumaisma,Somaismah,Sumaisima,Sumaisimah,Sumaisma,Sumaismah,Sumaysimah,smysmt,sumaysimat,سميسمة,سُمَيْسِمَةQABaladīyat az̧ Z̧a‘āyin25.5782351.483190Asia/Qatarpopulated place
12219679Abā an NajmAba an Najm,Abā an Najm,aba alnjm,ابا النجمQABaladīyat Umm Şalāl25.5340451.369920Asia/Qatarpopulated place
11206141Wādī al Jamāl ash ShamālīWadi al Jamal ash Shamali,Wādī al Jamāl ash Shamālī,wady aljmal alshmaly,وادي الجمال الشماليQAAl-Shahaniya25.190651.108680Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289832Bi’r al ḨusaynBi’r al Husayn,Bi’r al Ḩusayn,bir alhusayn,بِئْر الحُسَيْنQAAl-Shahaniya25.5697450.95090Asia/Qatarpopulated place
442531SimsimahSimsimah,simsimat,smsmt,سمسمة,سِمْسِمَةQAAl Khor25.7950851.404790Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289919Al Wa‘bAl Wa`b,Al Wa‘b,الوعب,اَلْوَعْبQAAl Khor25.8408451.463190Asia/Qatarpopulated place
10371855Al ‘UţūrīyahAl `Uturiyah,Al ‘Uţūrīyah,العطوريةQAAl-Shahaniya25.5129451.211380Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289962Al KhawrAl Khawr,Al Khor,Al’-Khor,Al-Chaur,Al-Khaur,Chauras,Khaur Shaqiq,Khaur al-Mahanidah,Khawr Shaqiq,Khawr Shaqīq,Khor,Khor Shaqiq,Khor Shaqīq,Khor-al-Mahandah,Khor-al-Mahāndah,Municipio de Jor,Shakik,alkhwr,alkhwr waldkhyrh,alkhwr waldkhyrt,alkoleu,Аль-Хор,Хор,الخور,الخور و الدخیرہ,الخور والدخيرة,الخور والدخیره,알코르QAAl Khor25.6838951.5058318923Asia/Qatarseat of a first-order administrative division
289997Al GhārīyahAl Ghariyah,Al Ghariyeh,Al Ghārīyah,Ghariyah,Ghārīyah,aalghariat,algharyt,الغارية,اَلْغَارِيَّةQAMadīnat ash Shamāl26.0799651.357450Asia/Qatarpopulated place
11207583Burj BarzānBurj Barzan,Burj Barzān,brj brzan,برج برزانQABaladīyat Umm Şalāl25.5246951.303650Asia/Qatarpopulated place
11207302Al Masākir ‘UraydahAl Masakir `Uraydah,Al Masākir ‘Uraydah,المساكر عريدةQAAl Khor25.7322151.588590Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289724TuraynahMazra`at Tarina,Mazra`at Turayna,Mazra‘at Tarīnā,Mazra‘at Turaynā,Turaynah,Turaynhah,Turaynḩah,trynht,trynt,ترينة,ترينحة,مَزْرَعَة تُرَيْنَاQAAl Wakrah24.7580951.21070Asia/Qatarpopulated place
443255Umm QarnAbu Qarn,Abū Qarn,Umm Qarn,aabu qarn,am qrn,أم قرن,أَبُو قَرْنQAAl-Shahaniya25.2989951.005360Asia/Qatarpopulated place
12219692Jarīyān as SahmJariyan as Sahm,Jarīyān as Sahm,jryan alshm,جريان السهمQABaladīyat ar Rayyān25.3684951.35450Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289740Madīnat al Ka‘bānAl Ka`aban,Al Ka`ban,Al Ka‘aban,Al Ka‘bān,Madinat al Ka`ban,Madīnat al Ka‘bān,اَلْكَعْبَان,مدينة الكعبان,مَدِينَة اَلْكَعْبَانQAAl Khor25.8733951.352650Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289606Umm al AbāriqUmm al Abarig,Umm al Abariq,Umm al Abāriq,aum aalaabariq,أُمّ اَلأَبَارِقQABaladīyat Umm Şalāl25.4774851.360710Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289948Al Kir‘ānahAl Kir`anah,Al Kir‘ānah,Kar`anah,Kar‘ānah,الكرعانة,اَلْكِرْعَانَةQABaladīyat ar Rayyān25.0110851.043240Asia/Qatarpopulated place
290030DohaAd Dawha,Ad Dawhah,Ad Dawḩa,Ad Dawḩah,Ad Doha,Ad Dowhah,Ad-Dauha,Ad-Dawhah,Ad-Dawḩah,DOH,Daeuha,Dauha,Dauhá,Dawha,Dawhat al Qatar,Dawḥa,Dawḩat al Qaţar,Dewhe,Do’ha,Doh,Doha,Doho,Dokha,Dokhae,Dokho,Dooxa,Doʻha,Doḥa,Duoha,Däuha,Ntocha,aaldawhat,aldwhh,aldwht,deaha,do ha,doha,dohara,duo ha,dwhh,toka,Ντόχα,Дохæ,Доха,Дохо,Доҳа,Доһа,Դոհա,דאכא,דוחא,דוחה,الدوحة,الدوحه,اَلدَّوْحَة,دوحه,دوحہ,دوحە,دوھا,دەوحە,दोहा,দোহা,দোহার,ਦੋਹਾ,தோகா,ದೊಹಾ,ദോഹ,โดฮา,དྷོ་ཧ།,ဒိုဟာမြို့,დოჰა,ዶሃ,ドーハ,多哈,도하QABaladīyat ad Dawḩah25.2854551.53096344939Asia/Qatarcapital of a political entity
289859As SuwayḩilīyahAl Suwaihiliya,Al Suwaihiliyah,Al Suwaiḩiliya,As Suwayhiliyah,As Suwayḩilīyah,Suwaihaliyah,Suwaihalīyah,aalsuwayhiliat,alswyhlyt,السويحلية,اَلسُّوَيْحِلِيَّةQAAl-Shahaniya25.7667351.018280Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289888Ar RayyānAl Raiyan,Al Rayyan,Ar Rayyan,Ar Rayyān,Raiyan,alryan,ar-Rayyan,الريانQABaladīyat ar Rayyān25.2919451.42444272465Asia/Qatarseat of a first-order administrative division
290014Al ‘ArīshAl `Arish,Al `Uraysh,Al ‘Arīsh,Al ‘Uraysh,`Araish,العريش,اَلْعَرِيش,‘AraishQAMadīnat ash Shamāl26.0510251.056890Asia/Qatarpopulated place
11207875Gharāfat ar RayyānGharafat ar Rayyan,Gharāfat ar Rayyān,ghraft alryan,غرافة الريانQAAl-Shahaniya25.2383551.246170Asia/Qatarpopulated place
442532Ash ShafallaḩīyahAsh Shafallahiyah,Ash Shafallaḩīyah,aalshafalahiat,اَلشَّفَلَّحِيَّةQAAl Khor25.7603251.391330Asia/Qatarpopulated place
442527Al ḨuwaylahAl Huwaylah,Al Ḩuwaylah,aalhuaylat,alhwylt,الحويلة,اَلْحُوَيْلَةQAMadīnat ash Shamāl25.9488951.465110Asia/Qatarpopulated place
12219693Ath ThamīdAth Thamid,Ath Thamīd,althmyd,الثميدQABaladīyat ar Rayyān25.3565851.37920Asia/Qatarpopulated place
289565Umm ash ShubrumUmm ash Shubrum,aum aalshubrum,أُمّ اَلشُّبْرُمQAAl-Shahaniya25.1638651.221320Asia/Qatarpopulated place
442553MukaynisMukaynis,mukaynis,مُكَيْنِسQABaladīyat ar Rayyān25.1224351.217750Asia/Qatarpopulated place
406683Az ZighābAz Zighab,Az Zighāb,Zaghab,Zaghāb,alzghab,zaghab,الزغاب,زَغَابQAMadīnat ash Shamāl26.1077851.239650Asia/Qatarpopulated place
442536As SāmirīyahAs Samiriyah,As Sāmirīyah,aalsaamiriat,اَلسَّامِرِيَّةQAAl-Shahaniya25.4913151.222390Asia/Qatarpopulated place
11206523Jarayān al BaţnahJarayan al Batnah,Jarayān al Baţnah,jryan albtnt,جريان البطنةQABaladīyat ar Rayyān25.107851.152980Asia/Qatarpopulated place
11207887LaqţahLaqtah,Laqţah,lqtt,لقطةQAAl-Shahaniya25.341351.30990Asia/Qatarpopulated place

Qatar: A Geographical Exploration of the Peninsula

Qatar, a small but influential country located on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula, offers a unique geographic and cultural landscape that has been shaped by both natural resources and strategic location. Known for its vast natural gas reserves and rapid economic development, Qatar is a fascinating study for geographers seeking to understand the relationship between geography, urbanization, and sustainability in the context of modern global dynamics. To delve deeper into how the country’s cities and regions interact with its natural environment, precise geographic data such as the cities’ coordinates, regions, and departments is invaluable for creating a comprehensive understanding of this rapidly developing nation.

Geography of Qatar: A Desert Landscape with Coastal Access

Qatar is characterized by its flat, desert terrain, interspersed with salt flats, sand dunes, and small coastal wetlands. The country’s geographical features are marked by a striking contrast between the arid desert in the interior and its access to the Persian Gulf in the north and east. While Qatar is not as large as many other countries in the region, its strategic location at the crossroads of the Gulf has given it significant geopolitical and economic importance.

The coastline of Qatar is extensive for a country of its size, offering access to the Persian Gulf. This coastal access has been crucial to the country’s development, as ports and maritime trade have long been central to its economy. The country’s proximity to neighboring countries like Saudi Arabia to the south and the United Arab Emirates to the southeast further solidifies its importance as a gateway to the region.

The country is mostly flat, with the highest point, Qurayn Abu al Bawl, reaching just over 100 meters above sea level. This lack of significant natural topographical features means that most of Qatar’s development has occurred in urban areas, especially along the coast, where land reclamation projects have allowed the country to expand rapidly. The harsh desert climate, with scorching hot summers and mild winters, influences both human settlements and agricultural practices, limiting much of the population to urban environments where water and food supply systems are more readily available.

Urbanization and Regions: The City of Doha and Beyond

Qatar’s urban development is centered around its capital, Doha, which is the largest city and the political, economic, and cultural heart of the country. Located along the coast, Doha’s development has been driven by its role as the center of Qatar’s oil and gas industry, as well as its positioning as a global business hub. The city boasts modern infrastructure, including impressive skyscrapers, expansive shopping malls, and luxury hotels. The rapid urbanization of Doha has seen its population grow exponentially, with a diverse international community making the city their home.

Beyond Doha, Qatar is divided into several municipalities, each of which contributes to the country’s diverse landscape. The Al Rayyan Municipality, for example, encompasses several suburban areas and is home to the Al-Sadd district, one of Doha's most well-known commercial areas. Al Daayen, on the northeast coast, offers a more tranquil environment, with beaches and recreational spaces for residents and tourists alike.

Each of Qatar’s regions, while relatively small compared to those of larger countries, is critical to understanding how Qatar manages its resources, its population, and its infrastructure. The growth of Doha has led to increased urban sprawl, with new satellite cities and residential communities appearing on reclaimed land, making effective planning and resource management essential.

Latitude and Longitude: Understanding Qatar’s Geospatial Position

The geographical coordinates of Qatar’s cities and regions provide valuable insights into the country’s urban planning, environmental management, and regional connectivity. For instance, knowing the precise latitude and longitude of Doha, Al Khor, or Al Wakrah helps geographers and urban planners analyze how each urban area interacts with its environment and the Persian Gulf. This data allows for more accurate assessments of infrastructure needs, water distribution, and traffic management.

For example, Doha’s proximity to the sea has made it a vital center for maritime trade, and its geographic position makes it an ideal location for Qatar’s international airport, Hamad International, which is one of the busiest in the region. Similarly, knowing the exact coordinates of cities like Al Wakrah, located on the southern coast, allows for better planning in relation to regional transportation networks and the growing tourism industry.

Unlocking Geospatial Data for Future Development

Access to a detailed, comprehensive database on Qatar’s cities, regions, and their exact geographical coordinates is crucial for future planning and development. Researchers, urban planners, and policymakers can utilize this data to make informed decisions regarding sustainable growth, resource allocation, and infrastructure development. Understanding how each city and region relates to the others, both geographically and economically, is essential for ensuring that Qatar’s rapid development can continue in a balanced and efficient manner.

For instance, having access to detailed geospatial data allows for the analysis of how Qatar’s urban areas are expanding in relation to its natural resources. With the country’s rapid growth, understanding the spatial relationship between residential, commercial, and industrial zones is key to managing water supply, waste management, and energy usage. Furthermore, accurate geographical data can assist in forecasting future growth trends and preparing for environmental challenges such as climate change and rising sea levels.

Geospatial data can also help in tracking changes in Qatar’s environment, such as the impact of land reclamation projects on coastal ecosystems. By mapping out the locations of key environmental features, such as beaches, wetlands, and coral reefs, geographers and scientists can work to preserve these delicate areas while ensuring the continued development of the country.

Conclusion

Qatar’s geography, marked by its desert terrain, coastal access, and rapid urbanization, provides a unique backdrop for the country’s modern development. From its capital city of Doha to its suburban municipalities, the spatial layout of Qatar reveals much about the relationship between natural resources, economic growth, and urban planning. By accessing precise geographical data, including the latitude and longitude of Qatar’s cities and regions, urban planners, policymakers, and researchers can make more informed decisions to guide the country’s future development. With this data, Qatar can continue to grow sustainably while managing its resources and protecting its environment in the face of increasing global challenges.

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