Al Khaldiya (Qatar)

District in Al Rayyan, Qatar From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Al Khaldiya (Arabic: الخالدية, romanized: Al Khālidīyah) is a rural district in Qatar, located in the municipality of Al Rayyan.[2] It is known for its farms.[3]

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Al Khaldiya
الخالدية
District
Al Khaldiya is located in Qatar
Al Khaldiya
Al Khaldiya
Coordinates: 25°8′47″N 51°17′34″E
Country Qatar
MunicipalityAl Rayyan
Zone no.Zone 81
District no.481
Area
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 • Total
7.1 km2 (2.7 sq mi)
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Nearby settlements include Ummahat Owaina to the west and Umm Al Zubar East in Al-Shahaniya Municipality to the north.[3]

Etymology

The district's name has its roots in the Arabic word khalid, which translates to "eternal". According to The Center for Geographic Information Systems of Qatar, this name was given to the area because its lush farms and attractive landscape left a long-lasting impression on visitors.[3]

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