Al Mashaf
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| name = Al Meshaf
| native_name = المشاف
| native_name_lang = ar
| settlement_type = District
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| subdivision_name = {{flagicon|QAT}} Qatar
| subdivision_type1 = Zone no.
| subdivision_name1 = 91
| subdivision_type2 = Municipality
| subdivision_name2 = Al Wakrah
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Al Meshaf ({{langx|ar|المشاف}}) is a Qatari district located in the municipality of Al Wakrah.{{cite web|url=https://www.mdps.gov.qa/ar/knowledge/Publications/Other/Census%202015.pdf|title=2015 population census|publisher=Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics|accessdate=4 January 2019|archive-date=14 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170214014012/http://www.mdps.gov.qa/ar/knowledge/Publications/Other/Census%202015.pdf|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://geoportal.gisqatar.org.qa/qmape/index.html|title=District map|publisher=The Centre for Geographic Information Systems of Qatar|accessdate=4 January 2019|archive-date=24 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124143437/https://geoportal.gisqatar.org.qa/qmape/index.html|url-status=dead}}
In the 2015 census, it was listed as a district of Zone 91, which has a population of 165,214 and also includes Al Wukair and Al Thumama.
It borders Al Wakrah to the east and Al Wukair to the southwest.
Etymology
The district's name has its roots in the Arabic word "shof", which is translated as "to elevate". It acquired this name due to its relatively high elevation when compared to the area surrounding it.
Education
The following schools are located in Al Mashaf:
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| Name of School | Curriculum | Grade | Genders | Official Website | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEMS Wellington School | British | Kindergarten – Secondary | Both | [http://www.gemswellingtonschool-qatar.com/ Official website] | {{cite web|url=https://www.international-schools-database.com/in/doha/gems-wellington-school-qatar-doha|title=GEMS Wellington School Qatar|publisher=International Schools Database|accessdate=8 January 2019}} |
| GEMS American Academy | American | Kindergarten – Secondary | Both | [http://www.gemswellingtonschool-qatar.com/ Official website] | {{cite web|url=https://www.schoolsinqatar.net/school/gems-american-academy/|title=GEMS American Academy|website=schoolsinqatar.net|accessdate=8 January 2019}} |
| Jaber Bin Hayan School for Boys | Independent | Primary | Boys-only | N/A |
References
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Category:Populated places in Al Wakrah
{{Al Wakrah Municipality}}
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