Al Ebb

Al Ebb (Arabic: العب) is a settlement in the municipality of Al Daayen in Qatar.[3] It is located in the southern portion of the municipality, and is being developed as a residential hub.[4]

Al Ebb
العب
Aerial view of Al Ebb
Aerial view of Al Ebb
Al Ebb is located in Qatar
Al Ebb
Al Ebb
Coordinates: 25.395165°N 51.447079°E / 25.395165; 51.447079
Country Qatar
MunicipalityAl Daayen
ZoneZone 70
District no.116
Area
[1]
 • Total7.0 km2 (2.7 sq mi)
Elevation
[2]
14 m (46 ft)

Etymology

Al Ebb derived its name from the Arabic term "abba" which roughly translates to "maximum capacity". It received its name due to its defining feature being a large depression, hosting various types of plants, which would be filled with water during the rainy months.[5]

References
  1. "District Area Map". Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  2. "Al Ebb, Zone 70, Qatar on the Elevation Map". elevationmap.net. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
  3. "2015 Population census" (PDF). Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics. April 2015. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
  4. "Al Daayen Municipality: Vision and Development Strategy" (PDF). Ministry of Municipality and Environment. December 2017. Retrieved 22 May 2018.
  5. "District map". The Centre for Geographic Information Systems of Qatar. Retrieved 21 May 2018.
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