Muharraq Governorate

Muharraq Governorate is an administrative region on Bahrain's northern islands, encompassing several distinct neighborhoods and smaller surrounding islands. The area is connected to the mainland through a causeway that joins it to the rest of the country.

The region experienced different rulers over time, including Portuguese control in earlier centuries and Persian influence afterward. It eventually came under the Al Khalifah dynasty, which shaped its development.

The neighborhoods here house Sunni communities whose traditions shape daily life and local customs. Residents maintain strong ties to families and clan histories that are reflected in the districts' organization.

Getting around the region is straightforward thanks to the causeway connection with mainland Bahrain. You can explore residential neighborhoods, historic quarters, and local markets on foot or by car.

Place names in several old villages point to early Christian presence, with terms referring to monasteries and monk settlements from ancient times. These names preserve memory of a historical chapter that often goes overlooked by visitors.

Location: Bahrain

Capital city: Al-Muharraq

Elevation above the sea: 3 m

Shares border with: Capital Governorate

Website: http://muharraq.gov.bh

GPS coordinates: 26.25000,50.61667

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:41