Al Khaldiya
الخالدية | |
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District | |
  Al Khaldiya | |
| Coordinates: 25°8′47″N 51°17′34″E / 25.14639°N 51.29278°E | |
| Country |  Qatar |
| Municipality | Al Rayyan |
| Zone no. | Zone 81 |
| District no. | 481 |
| Area | |
| • 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
- ↑ "District Area Map". Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
- ↑ "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.
- 1 2 3 "District map". The Centre for Geographic Information Systems of Qatar. Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
Capital: Al Rayyan City | |
| Zone 51 | |
| Zone 52 | |
| Zone 53 | |
| Zone 54 | |
| Zone 55 |
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| Zone 56 |
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| Zone 81 | |
| Zone 83 |
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| Zone 96 |
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| Zone 97 | |
 Category:Al Rayyan | |
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