Al Qunfudhah governorate

Al Qunfudhah governorate spans across 5,195 square kilometers of land along the Red Sea coast, featuring distinct geographical zones from marine environments to mountainous terrains.

The region emerged as a significant trading point in 1311, serving as a crucial station for caravans traveling between Yemen and Syria through ancient trade routes.

The population of 272,424 residents includes both Saudi nationals and expatriates, distributed across ten administrative centers that maintain local governance and traditions.

The governorate contains multiple educational facilities, including branches of Umm Al Qura University offering programs in engineering, medicine, and computer science.

The area maintains the largest mango cultivation in Saudi Arabia, celebrating this agricultural heritage through an annual festival established in 2009.

Location: Mecca Province

Capital city: Al Qunfudhah

Elevation above the sea: 8 m

GPS coordinates: 19.12639,41.07889

Latest update: March 18, 2025 06:27