As Salatah al Jadidah اسلطة الجديدة | |
|---|---|
District | |
 Al Raya Street in New Salata | |
  As Salatah al Jadidah  As Salatah al Jadidah | |
| Coordinates:25°16′N51°31′E / 25.267°N 51.517°E /25.267; 51.517 | |
| Country |  Qatar |
| Municipality | Ad Dawhah |
| Zone | Zone 40 |
| District no. | District 41 |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.5 km2 (1.4 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 15,114 |
| • Density | 4,300/km2 (11,000/sq mi) |
As Salatah al Jadidah (Arabic:اسلطة الجديدة; also referred to asNew Salata) is a district inQatar, located in themunicipality ofAd Dawhah.[1]
As Salah Al Jadidah translates to "New Salata" and was named after the Al-Sulaiti tribe. It was founded by inhabitants of Doha's coastalAs Salatah district who moved to the west of Doha in 1970s. During that time, the area was uninhabited and undeveloped; located just outside city boundaries. It was built up over the years and connected to Doha's main districts through the C-Ring Road.[2]
As of the 2010 census, the district comprised 2,733 housing units[3] and 363 establishments.[4] There were 15,114 people living in the district, of which 54% were male and 46% were female. Out of the 679 inhabitants, 72% were 20 years of age or older and 28% were under the age of 20. Theliteracy rate stood at 96.7%.[5]
Employed persons made up 55% of the total population. Females accounted for 36% of the working population, while males accounted for 64% of the working population.[5]
New Salata hosts the headquarters ofAl Arabi SC and its home venue, the 13,000-capacityGrand Hamad Stadium.[6]
The Qatar Volley Association (QVA) has its headquarters in New Salata.[7]
New Salata Park (formerly known as Al Assiry Park) was established in 1988 and spans an area of 7,313 square meters. It was refurbished in 2004. Situated on Al-Maheem Street, the park is accompanied by various ornamental tree species and offers both a play area and a skating rink for children.[8]
Major roads that run through the district are Salwa Road, C Ring Road, D Ring Road, Ali Bin Abi Taleb Street, and Rawdat Al Khail Street.[9]
New Salata hosts the following embassy:[10]
Indonesian Embassy in Doha