Northern Borders Province

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.

Northern Borders Province
الحدود الشمالية
Al-Ḥudūd Al-Shamāliyyah
Arar Water Tower in Arar, the capital of the Northern Borders Region
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
 (2022)
  Total373,577
  Density3.3/km2 (8.7/sq mi)
ISO 3166-2
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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 (Al Uwayqilah)

See also

References



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