Shuwaikh

In today's world, Shuwaikh continues to be a topic of great relevance and interest to a large sector of the population. Over time, Shuwaikh has managed to remain at the center of attention of academics, professionals and amateurs, demonstrating its importance and impact in different areas of society. Throughout history, Shuwaikh has been the subject of numerous studies, debates and reflections, which has contributed to enriching knowledge on this topic. In this article, we will explore some key aspects related to Shuwaikh, with the aim of delving into its meaning, its evolution and its relevance today.

Shuwaikh
الشويخ
District
Shuwaikh is located in Kuwait
Shuwaikh
Shuwaikh
Coordinates: 29°21′18″N 47°57′21″E / 29.35500°N 47.95583°E / 29.35500; 47.95583
Country Kuwait
GovernorateCapital Governorate
Elevation
8 m (26 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total3,012

Shuwaikh (Arabic: الشويخ) is a seaside district of Kuwait City in Kuwait. It comprises eight blocks. Shuwaikh also has an industrial area, a port, a commercial area, a healthcare area and an education area; all of which form their own census-designated districts.

Area

The area of Shuwaikh is partly industrial and partly rural. It includes Souq al-Juma, which is a Friday market that sells many things such as furniture, clothes, animals, new and used goods, and much more. Shuwaikh is commonly recognized for the Shuwaikh port which is Kuwait's most important port because it contains a power station and water desalination which supplies all of Kuwait city.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Geoportal for Kuwait Census 2011". Central Statistical Bureau of Kuwait. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  2. ^ "Shuwaikh, Kuwait on the Elevation Map". elevationmap.net. Retrieved 28 November 2019.
  3. ^ "A visit to the Friday Market, Kuwait". www.indiansinkuwait.com. Retrieved 2020-05-31.
  4. ^ "Port of Shuwaikh". World Port Source. Retrieved 2020-03-15.


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