Mubarak Al-Kabeer (governorate)

Mubarak Al-Kabeer Governorate (Arabic: محافظة مبارك الكبير, IPA: [Muḥāfaẓat Mubārak al-Kabīr]) is one of the governorates of Kuwait which mainly houses residential areas of Kuwait City. It was formed in 2000 when the Hawalli Governorate was split in two, and was formerly called Qurain Governorate. Cities within the governorate include:

Mubarak Al-Kabeer Governorate
محافظة مبارك الكبير
Flag of Mubarak Al-Kabeer Governorate
Map of Kuwait with Mubarak Al-Kabeer highlighted
Map of Kuwait with Mubarak Al-Kabeer highlighted
Coordinates (Mubarak Al-Kabeer): 29°12′44″N 48°03′38″E
Country Kuwait
Districts8
Area
  Total100 km2 (40 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2014)[1]
  Total230,727
  Density2,300/km2 (6,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+03 (EAT)
ISO 3166 codeKW-MU

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