Lehsiniya

Lehsiniya لحصين
Village
Lehsiniya Location in Qatar
Coordinates: 25.33984°N 51.29582°E / 25.33984; 51.29582
Country	Qatar
Municipality	Al-Shahaniya

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.^[1]

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]

References

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