Al Masrouhiya
Village in Al Daayen, Qatar
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Al Masrouhiya (Arabic: المسروحية) is a Qatari village located in the municipality of Al Daayen.[2]
Al Masrouhiya
المسروحية | |
|---|---|
Village | |
Zaafaran Street in Al Masrouhiya | |
  Al Masrouhiya Al Masrouhiya | |
| Coordinates: 25°27′39″N 51°27′39″E | |
| Country |  Qatar |
| Municipality | Al Daayen |
| Zone | Zone 70 |
| District no. | 122 |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.7 km2 (3.7 sq mi) |
Etymology
The village derives its name from the Arabic term saraha, related to foraging. As the site of a large rawdat (depression), rainfall would accumulate there, facilitating plant growth suitable for grazing by the herds of nomads passing through.[3]
Geography
Located near the eastern shores of Al Daayen, Al Masrouhiya borders:[3]
- Rawdat Al Hamama to the south, separated by Wadi Al Wasah Street.
- Wadi Lusail to the west, separated by Street 1707.
- Lusail to the east, separated by Al Khor Coastal Road.
