Hazm Al Markhiya
# Hazm Al Markhiya

Hazm Al Markhiya (Arabic: حزم المرخية) is a neighborhood of Doha, Qatar.

## Etymology

In Arabic, "hazm" refers to a natural hill. The other constituent is a reference to the neighboring district of Al Markhiya, which received its name from a tree that grows abundantly in the region known locally as "markh" (Leptadenia pyrotechnica).

## Landmarks

* Bin Muftah Medical Center on Al Markhiya Street.
* Feto Maternal Center on Rawdat Al Tair Street.
* West Bay Health Centre on Al Asdaf Street.
* Water Networks Affairs Laboratory on Saihan Street.
* Green Qatar Centre & Qatar Green Centre Park on Jery Al Hesan Street.
* Al Markhiya Complex on Saihan Street.
* Embassy Of The Republic Of Venezuela in Doha on Samura Bin Jundub Street.
* Embassy of The Central African Republic in Doha on Rawdat Nazwa Street.

## Transport

Major roads that run through the district are University Street, Al Khafji Street and Al Markhiya Street.

## Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the district comprised 900 housing units and 71 establishments. There were 8,586 people living in the district, of which 48% were male and 52% were female. Out of the 8,586 inhabitants, 67% were 20 years of age or older and 33% were under the age of 20. The literacy rate stood at 95.8%.

Employed persons made up 52% of the total population. Females accounted for 49% of the working population, while males accounted for 51% of the working population.

## Education

The following schools are located in Hazm Al Markhiya:

| Name of School | Curriculum | Grade | Genders | Official Website |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| Kanga's Pouch Nursery | British | Kindergarten | Both | Official website |
| Edison International Academy | British | Kindergarten – Primary | Both | Official website |
| Tiny Town British Nursery | British | Kindergarten | Both | N/A |
| The Community College of Qatar for Boys | Qatari | College | Male-only | Official website |
| Al Bayan First Independent Elementary School for Girls | Qatari | Primary | Female-only | N/A |
