Hawally, Kuwait
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Hawally (Arabic: حولي) is an area in the Hawalli Governorate, located in the State of Kuwait.
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حولي Hawally | |
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Coordinates: 29°20′N 48°2′E | |
Country | Kuwait |
Governorate | Hawalli Governorate |
Established | 1906 |
Area | |
• Total | 6.7 km2 (2.6 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 218,141 |
Time zone | UTC+3 (AST) |
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Hawally is a large settlement and the commercial center for most computer-related goods in Kuwait. Prior to the first Gulf War, it housed many Palestinians, but many left during and after the War. Currently, Hawally is home to many of the Arab populations in Kuwait including Egyptians, Syrians, Iraqis and Lebanese. It is also home to many Asians including Filipinos, Indians, Nepalis, Bengalis and Pakistanis.