Northern Borders Province

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: 'Ar'ar, Rafha and Turayf. Its capital is 'Ar'ar.

Northern Borders Region

الحدود الشمالية
Al-Ḥudūd Al-Shimāliyyah
Map of Saudi Arabia with Northern Borders Province highlighted
Coordinates:
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
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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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