Umm Qarn

Umm Qarn (Arabic: أم قرن) is a Qatari village in the municipality of Al Daayen. Located just off Al Shamal Highway, the village hosts the municipal office and currently serves as the municipality's administrative seat.

Umm Qarn
أم قرن
Village
Residential area in Umm Qarn
Umm Qarn
Umm Qarn
Coordinates: 25°34′40″N 51°27′0″E
Country Qatar
MunicipalityAl Daayen
ZoneZone 70
District no.126
Area
  Total11.4 km2 (4.4 sq mi)

The settlement derives its name from local geographical features. Umm Qarn translates to 'mother of flat shaped hill'.

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