Lehsiniya

Village in Al-Shahaniya, Qatar From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Lehsiniya (Arabic: لحصين; also spelled Al Hassaniya) is a village in Qatar located in the municipality of Al-Shahaniya. It lies close to the eastern border with Al Rayyan Municipality.[2]

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Lehsiniya
لحصين
Village
Lehsiniya is located in Qatar
Lehsiniya
Lehsiniya
Location in Qatar
Coordinates: 25.33984°N 51.29582°E / 25.33984; 51.29582
Country Qatar
MunicipalityAl-Shahaniya
District no.453
Area
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 • Total
1.9 sq mi (5.0 km2)
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Etymology

The name Lehsiniya originates from the Arabic word hassan, which translates to "beautiful". It earned this name because of the abundant vegetation found in the area.[2]

Geography

Lehsiniya is located in central Qatar. It forms the northernmost boundary of the southern sector of the central belt region. To the south and west of this area, there is a notable change in the landscape, gradually increasing in elevation.[3]

Infrastructure

To the south of the village is a shooting range for the Qatar Amiri Guard.[4] A large farm is also maintained in the area.[2]

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