Wadi Jallal
Wadi Jallal is a village located in the Al Wakrah municipality of Qatar. It is located approximately from the capital Doha.
Etymology
As the area is typified by a wadi which would flood during heavy rains, it was named Wadi Jallal; the second constituent being derived from the Arabic jalaa, meaning "to wash away".Geography
Wadi Jallal is situated in south-central Qatar. The village of Al Kharrara is nearby. It forms part of the southern desert region, which occupies 34.7% of Qatar's total area. Of the four sub-regions of the southern desert, Wadi Jallal is a part of the southern zone of the Miocene-Tiwar sub-area.The area around Wadi Jallal is part of a region characterized by Miocene-era formations that are distinct from the surrounding older rock types. In terms of terrain, Wadi Jallal is part of a region characterized by a mix of rocky plains, hills and sand dunes. As a wadi, it represents a depression in the landscape.