Northern_Borders_Region

Northern Borders Province

Northern Borders Province

Administrative region of Saudi Arabia

The Northern Borders Province (Arabic: منطقة الحدود الشمالية Al-Ḥudūd Aš-Šamāliyya) is the least populated province of Saudi Arabia. It is located in the north of the country, bordering Iraq and Jordan. It has an area of 111,797 km2 and a population of 373,577 at the 2022 census.[1] The region is sub-divided into four governorates: Arar, Al Uwayqilah, Rafha and Turayf. Its capital is Arar.

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Administrative divisions

The region is subdivided into four governorates:[1]

  • Arar (administrative center in Arar)
  • Rafha (Rafha)
  • Turayf (Turayf)
  • Al Uwayqilah (Al Uwayqilah)

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "The Sixteenth Services Guide 2017:Northern Borders Region" (PDF). Central Authority for Statistics.
  2. [2]
    "Saudi Arabia: Regions & Major Cities - Population Statistics, Maps, Charts, Weather and Web Information". www.citypopulation.de.



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