Coordinates: 25°37′47″N 51°27′57″E / 25.629747°N 51.46584°E / 25.629747; 51.46584

Al Rehayya

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Al Rehayya
الرحية
Village
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Country Qatar
MunicipalityAl Daayen
ZoneZone 70
District no.288
Area
 • Total
4.8 sq mi (12.4 km2)
Elevation33 ft (10 m)

Al Rehayya (Arabic: الرحية, romanizedAr Ruḩayyah) is a village in Qatar located in the municipality of Al Daayen.[3][4]

Nearby settlements include Al Heedan in Al Khor Municipality to the north, Umm Swayya in Al Khor Municipality to the west, and Tenbek to the south.[4]

Etymology

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The village's name derives from the Arabic word rehi, meaning "millstone". It received its name from a large, prominent rock in the village that looks similar to a millstone.[4]

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