Northern Borders Province

Northern Borders Province
الحدود الشمالية
Al-Ḥudūd Al-Shamāliyyah
Arar Water Tower in Arar, the capital of the Northern Borders Region
Arar Water Tower in Arar, the capital of the Northern Borders Region
Map of Saudi Arabia with Northern Borders Province highlighted
Map of Saudi Arabia with Northern Borders Province highlighted
Coordinates: 30°0′N 42°30′E / 30.000°N 42.500°E / 30.000; 42.500
Country Saudi Arabia
CapitalArar
Boroughs3
Government
  GovernorFaisal bin Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Area
  Total
111,797 km2 (43,165 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)
  Total
373,577
  Density3.3/km2 (8.7/sq mi)
ISO 3166-2
08

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.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1992229,060    
2004279,971+1.69%
2010321,880+2.35%
2022373,577+1.25%
source:[2]

Administrative divisions

The region is subdivided into four governorates:[1]

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

See also

  • List of cities and towns in Saudi Arabia

References

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



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