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
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 229,060 | — |
| 2004 | 279,971 | +1.69% |
| 2010 | 321,880 | +2.35% |
| 2022 | 373,577 | +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 (Al Uwayqilah)
See also
References
- ^ a b "The Sixteenth Services Guide 2017:Northern Borders Region" (PDF). Central Authority for Statistics.
- ^ "Saudi Arabia: Regions & Major Cities - Population Statistics, Maps, Charts, Weather and Web Information". www.citypopulation.de.
Places adjacent to Northern Borders Province | ||||||||||||||||
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 Main Saudi Arabian cities by population | |
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| 1,000,000 and more | |
| 300,000-999,999 | |
| <300,000 | |
Source: cdsi.gov.sa | |
