Dukhan

Dukhan () is a city in the western municipality of Al-Shahaniya, Qatar. It is approximately west of the capital, Doha. Dukhan is administered by Qatar's state oil agency QatarEnergy and is the site of the first oil discovery in Qatar. It was previously a part of Al Rayyan municipality.

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Place details

Locality: دخان
Region: الشحانية
Country: قطر
Population: 7,250
Timezone: Asia/Qatar

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Key facts

Settlement.name: Dukhan
Settlement.native_name: دخان
Settlement.settlement_type: City
Settlement.image_skyline: File:Aerial view of Dukhan in 1959.jpg
Settlement.imagesize: 270
Settlement.image_caption: Aerial view of Dukhan in 1959
Settlement.pushpin_map: Qatar
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: above
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Qatar
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Municipality
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Al-Shahaniya
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Zone
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Zone 86
Settlement.subdivision_type3: District no.
Settlement.subdivision_name3: 621
Settlement.unit_pref: Imperial
Settlement.area_total_km2: 103.2

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Wikidata facts

Area: 365.0
Official website: www.dukhan.com.qa
Image: Welcome to Dukhan sign on Zekreet Bridge.jpg

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Article

26 sections

Contents

Etymology
History of oil operations
Early operations
Nationalization of oil industry (1973–present)
Oil-producing sectors
Industrial infrastructure
Residential developments
21st century
Geography
Jebel Dukhan
Dukhan anticline
Wildlife
Climate
Visitor attractions
Historic landmarks
Recreational facilities
Transport
Road
Air
Healthcare
Media
Archaeology
Administration
Education
References
Bibliography

All the industrial operations inside the city are administered by the Dukhan Operations Department. A Dukhan entry gate pass from QatarEnergy is required for entry to the city. Dukhan Highway, a four-lane motorway that runs for approximately , connects the city with Doha.