Al Jasrah
| Al Jasrah | |
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 Al Jasrah
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| Coordinates: 25°17′10″N 51°32′3″E / 25.28611°N 51.53417°ECoordinates: 25°17′10″N 51°32′3″E / 25.28611°N 51.53417°E | |
| Country | Qatar |
| Municipality | Ad Dawhah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km2) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 240 |
Al Jasrah is a settlement in Qatar, located in the municipality of Ad Dawhah.
Qatar's first hospital was established in Al Jasrah by emir Abdullah bin Jassim in 1947.
A house of the Al-Obaidan family that is located in the district is considered to be a local landmark. Constructed in the early-to-mid 20th century, the house is rectangular and measures 42 m by 31 m. It consists of two main structures which enclose a courtyard; one is shaped as an 'L' whereas the other runs parallel. The 'L' structure contains four rooms while the other structure accommodates seven rooms. There are some decorative features present, such as the shape of the roof parapet above the courtyard.
A house belonging to a member of the ruling family, the building was constructed in 1930 and is noted for its lavish decorations. It consists of a two-storey structure which encloses a courtyard.
As of the 2010 census, the settlement comprised 13 housing units and 883 establishments. There were 240 people living in the settlement, of which 99% were male and 1% were female. Out of the 240 inhabitants, 97% were 20 years of age or older and 3% were under the age of 20. The literacy rate stood at 99.2%.
Employed persons made up 98% of the population. Females accounted for 0% of the working population, while males accounted for 100% of the working population.
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