Northern Borders Region

The Northern Borders Region (Arabic: منطقة الحدود الشمالية Al-Ḥudūd Aš-Šamāliyya) is the least populated region 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 320,524 at the 2010 census.[1] The region is sub-divided into three governorates: Arar, Rafha and Turayf. Its capital is Arar.

Northern Borders Region
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
Country Saudi Arabia
Capital'Ar'ar
Boroughs3
Government
  GovernorFaisal bin Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Area
  Total111,797 km2 (43,165 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
  Total375,310
  Density3.4/km2 (8.7/sq mi)
ISO 3166-2
08

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
1992229,060    
2004279,971+1.69%
2010321,880+2.35%
2018375,310+1.94%
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



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