Al Khaldiya (Qatar)

Al Khaldiya
الخالدية
District
Al Khaldiya is located in Qatar
Al Khaldiya
Al Khaldiya
Coordinates: 25°8′47″N 51°17′34″E / 25.14639°N 51.29278°E / 25.14639; 51.29278
Country Qatar
MunicipalityAl Rayyan
Zone no.Zone 81
District no.481
Area
[1]
 • Total
7.1 km2 (2.7 sq mi)

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]

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]

References

  1. ^ "District Area Map". Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  2. ^ "Qatar Development Atlas - Part 1" (PDF). Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics. 2010. p. 10. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 July 2020. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
  3. ^ a b c "District map". The Centre for Geographic Information Systems of Qatar. Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 4 January 2019.


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