Manama
Sign in to saveManama ( '''', Bahrani pronunciation: ) is the capital and largest city of Bahrain, with an approximate population of 743,066 as of 2025 estimate. Long an important trading center in the Persian Gulf, Manama is home to a diverse population. After periods of Portuguese and Persian control and a short invasion from the ruling dynasty of Saudi Arabia, followed by a longer invasion by Oman, Bahrain established itself as an independent nation in 1971 following a period of British hegemony.
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Manama is the capital and largest city of Bahrain, located in the Persian Gulf, with a population of approximately 743,066 as of 2025. It matters as a historically significant trading center that has shaped the region's commerce and culture, and it remains important as the political and economic center of independent Bahrain, which was established in 1971.
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Place details
- Locality
- المنامة
- Region
- محافظة العاصمة
- Country
- البحرين
- Population
- 147,074
- Timezone
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- Etymology
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- Pre-modern history
- Early modern history
- Modern history
- Government
- Economy
- Demographics
- Religion
- Transport
- Road network
- Buses
- Air transport
- Education
- Geography
- Climate
- Culture
- Notable people
- Twin towns and sister cities
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Manama ( '''', Bahrani pronunciation: ) is the capital and largest city of Bahrain, with an approximate population of 743,066 as of 2025 estimate. Long an important trading center in the Persian Gulf, Manama is home to a diverse population. After periods of Portuguese and Persian control and a short invasion from the ruling dynasty of Saudi Arabia, followed by a longer invasion by Oman, Bahrain established itself as an independent nation in 1971 following a period of British hegemony.
Manama has a history spanning several centuries. First mentioned in Islamic texts as early as the 14th century, Manama remained a small trading port until it came under Portuguese control in the early 1500s. In 1602, the Safavid Persians expelled the Portuguese, and Manama became a regional center for commerce and pearling. By the late 19th century, it had grown significantly due to trade and was declared the capital of Bahrain in 1971 when the country gained independence from British protection. Since then, Manama has evolved into a modern financial hub in the Persian Gulf region.