Northern Borders Region
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 km and a population of 373,577 at the 2022 census. 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% |
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Administrative divisions
The region is subdivided into four governorates:
- Arar (administrative center in Arar)
- Rafha (Rafha)
- Turayf (Turayf)
- Al Uwayqilah (Al Uwayqilah)
See also
References
- ^ "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.