Muharraq Island

Muharraq Island (Arabic: جزيرة المحرق‎) is the third largest island in the archipelago of Bahrain after Bahrain Island and Hawar Island. It is named after Muharraq City, the former capital of Bahrain.

There are several towns and villages located on the Island, including:

  • Al Muharraq
  • Al Dair
  • Arad
  • Busaiteen
  • Hidd
  • Galali
  • Halat Bu Maher
  • Halat Nuaim (connected by road)
  • Halat Seltah (connected by road)
  • Samaheej

Bahrain International Airport and the Muharraq Airfield are also located on the island.

There are three causeways connecting Muharraq Island with Manama on Bahrain Island:

  • Shaikh Hamad Bridge: From Muharraq City to Diplomatic Area
  • Shaikh Isa bin Salman Causeway: From Muharraq City/Busaiteen to Diplomatic Area
  • Shaikh Khalifa Bridge: From Hidd to Juffair
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Islands of Bahrain
Natural
  • Bahrain Island
  • Halat Nuaim
  • Halat Seltah
  • Hawar Islands
  • Jidda Island
  • Muharraq Island
  • Nabih Saleh
  • Sitra
  • Umm an Nasan
  • Umm as Sabaan
Artificial
  • Amwaj Islands
  • Durrat Al Bahrain
Geography of Bahrain


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