Al-Namas

Al-Namas (Arabic: النماص) is a governorate in 'Asir Province,[3] Saudi Arabia about 120 kilometres (75 mi) north of Abha. Al-Namas is a famous hill station located in Sarawat Mountains. Al-Namas is a window to Arab culture and traditions which date back to the pre-Islamic period. it is the main home of four Arabian Azd tribes ; Shahr, Amr, Samr, and Hamr. Al- Namas is one of the main shopping areas located on the way to Taif and Abha. It has three malls and a range of shopping areas. Recently, it came to light for its expansion and planning for a big city. Recently, the city has developed a beautiful walking track for the local population and tourists. The track offers a great natural view and lots of things to do.

al-Namas
النماص
al-Namas is located in Saudi Arabia
al-Namas
al-Namas
Coordinates: 19°07′12″N 42°07′48″E[1]
Country Saudi Arabia
Province'Asir Province
Elevation
2,385 m (7,825 ft)
Population
 (2016)[2]
 • Total53,908
Area code+966 17

Climate
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Al-Namas is slightly wetter than Abha, with about 10–30 mm (0.39–1.18 in) higher average monthly rainfall from February to April and about 5–15 mm (0.20–0.59 in) lower monthly rainfall during September and October.

Education

The Al-Namas Branch of Bisha University includes a Community College, a College of Arts & Sciences for male students and another for girls, and a College of Health Sciences for Girls. Al-Namas also has a technical college which offers vocational training for boys.

Politics

After student protests over conditions at the Abha campus of King Khalid University on 6 and 7 March 2012[4] and a follow-up sit-in on 10 March calling for the head of the university to resign,[5] protests also occurred in the al-Namas campus of the university.[6]

Places to visit

Shaf Alwaleed: A park with facilities for families and children. Many people visit Alanams.

Namas Museum: A good museum with many ancient things to see. It is in Abu Bakar Alsadeeq. From the highest peak of the museum, the Mujaridah valley can be seen. There is good panorama.

Khazra: This valley is 5 km from Alnamas and is known for its natural beauty and greenery.

Fara: A beautiful village in the east of Al-Namas. It is surrounded by mountains and rivers. It has greenery and a place to enjoy Arab culture.

References
  1. "World / Saudi Arabia / Asir / an-Nimas". Wikimapia. 2012-03-12. Archived from the original on 2012-02-24. Retrieved 2012-03-14.
  2. "The Sixteenth Services Guide 2017 - Aseer Region" (PDF). General Authority of Statistics.
  3. Alshehri, Mohammed Y. (1999). "A hospital-based survey of primary hyperparathyroidism in the Asir region: low prevalence or underdiagnosis?" (PDF). Annals of Saudi Medicine. Medknow Publications. 19 (4): 322–324. doi:10.5144/0256-4947.1999.322. PMID 17277532. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2012-03-14. Retrieved 2012-03-14.
  4. "Fifty injured in attack on Saudi student protest: report". Al Akhbar (Lebanon). 2012-03-07. Archived from the original on 2012-03-09. Retrieved 2012-03-08.
  5. Ghanem, Sharifa (2012-03-11). "Saudi Arabia: violence marks student demonstration". Bikya Masr. Archived from the original on 2012-05-02. Retrieved 2012-03-02.
  6. "Saudi Arabia: Student and citizen die in protests". Arab Network for Human Rights Information. 2012-03-13. Archived from the original on 2012-03-17. Retrieved 2012-03-13.
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