Nabih Saleh
Island of Bahrain located in the Arabian Gulf
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Nabih Saleh (Arabic: النبيه صالح) is an island of Bahrain in the Persian Gulf. It lies in the Tubli Bay, east of Bahrain Island, and is 2.5 km (1.6 mi) south of the capital, Manama, on Bahrain Island.
  Location within Bahrain | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Persian Gulf |
| Coordinates | 26.183°N 50.585°E |
| Archipelago | Bahrain |
| Adjacent to | Persian Gulf |
| Total islands | 1 |
| Major islands |
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| Area | 1.4 km2 (0.54 sq mi) |
| Length | 1.4 km (0.87 mi) |
| Width | 1.2 km (0.75 mi) |
| Coastline | 9 km (5.6 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 3.5 m (11.5 ft) |
| Highest point | Nabih Saleh graveyard |
| Administration | |
| Governorate | Capital Governorate |
| Largest settlement | Nabih Saleh (pop. 3,150) |
| Demographics | |
| Demonym | Bahraini |
| Population | 3,200 (2019) |
| Pop. density | 2,300/km2 (6000/sq mi) |
| Ethnic groups | Bahraini, non-Bahraini |
| Additional information | |
| Time zone | |
| ISO code | BH-14 |
Etymology
History
Demography
There are three neighborhoods located on the island: Kaflan, Quryah, and Juzayyirah (occupied by Bahrain Defence Force as officers club).
Administration
The island belongs to the Capital Governorate of Bahrain.
Transportation
It is connected to both Bahrain Island and Sitra through the Sitra Causeway.
Image gallery
Map 1
District Map
