Lehsiniya Explained

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.

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.[1]

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.[2]

Infrastructure

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: GIS Portal. Ministry of Municipality and Environment. 15 July 2018.
  2. Web site: طبوغرافية شبه جزيرة قطر. Qatar Historical Encyclopedia. Arabic. 28 April 2024. 20 July 2024.
  3. Web site: عبد الله بن ناصر يتفقد تجهيزات القرية التدريبية للحرس الأميري. Yasser Mohamed. Al Arab. Arabic. 24 November 2017. 15 July 2018.