Farwaniya Governorate
Farwaniya Governorate (Arabic: محافظة الفروانية Muḥāfaẓat al-Farwānīyah) is the most populous of the six governorates of Kuwait, in terms of a total number of residents. It is Kuwait's main residential area and also forms an important part of Kuwait's commercial activities. The Governor is Faisal H. M. Al-Sabah as of May 2014. Al Farwaniyah consists of the following districts:[2]
- Abrag Khitan
- Al Andalus
- Ishbilia
- Jleeb Al Shouyouk
- Omariya
- Ardiya
- Industrial Ardiya
- Fordus
- Farwaniya
- Shadadiya
- Rihab
- Rabiya
- Industrial Rai
- Abdullah Al Mubarak
- Dajeej
- South Khaitan
Farwaniya Governorate محافظة الفروانية | |
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 Map of Kuwait with Al Farwaniyah highlighted | |
| Coordinates (Al Farwaniyah): 29.277°N 47.959°E | |
| Country |  |
| Capital | Al Farwaniyah |
| Districts | 16 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 190 km2 (70 sq mi) |
| Population (December 2019)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,245,502 |
| • Density | 6,600/km2 (17,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+03 (EAT) |
| ISO 3166 code | KW-FA |
Sports
Al Tadamon Sports Club is located in Al Farwaniyah Governorate, won the Kuwaiti Division One three times.
References
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