Official Name: | Lehsiniya |
Native Name: | لحصين |
Settlement Type: | Village |
Pushpin Map: | Qatar |
Pushpin Label Position: | bottom |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Qatar |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Type1: | Municipality |
Subdivision Name1: | Al-Shahaniya |
Unit Pref: | Imperial |
Population Blank1 Title: | Ethnicities |
Population Blank2 Title: | Religions |
Coordinates: | 25.3398°N 51.2958°W |
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.
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.[1]
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.[2]
To the south of the village is a shooting range for the Qatar Amiri Guard.[3] A large farm is also maintained in the area.[1]