Riyadh governorate, Administrative division in Riyadh province, Saudi Arabia
The Riyadh governorate encompasses multiple cities and towns, including the capital Riyadh, spanning across extensive areas of central Saudi Arabia.
The governorate emerged through administrative reforms in 1992, when Saudi Arabia established a structured system of 118 governorates, later expanded to 136 in 2012.
Each district within the governorate maintains distinct traditions, from the agricultural practices in Al-Kharj to the administrative functions in central Riyadh.
The governorate connects to neighboring regions through a network of highways, with five main towns besides Riyadh: Irqah, Hayir, Heet, Banban, and Amajiyah.
This administrative region houses over 7 million residents, making it the most populated governorate in Saudi Arabia, with borders extending from Rumah to Al-Kharj.
Location: Riyadh Province
Capital city: Riyadh
GPS coordinates: 24.69628,46.72192
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:03
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