Balqarn, Administrative division in Asir Region, Saudi Arabia.
The governorate stretches across southwestern Saudi Arabia between longitudes 41.30 - 42.05 east and latitudes 19.10 - 19.41 north, featuring mountain elevations reaching 2000 feet.
Balqarn developed as a significant administrative center within the Asir Region, maintaining territorial connections with neighboring regions including Banu Khalid, Shamran, and Banu Amr.
The governorate maintains 173 educational institutions and numerous community centers that reflect the traditional practices of the Asir Region's social structure.
The total population reaches 60,012 residents, with 44,430 Saudi citizens and 15,582 expatriates distributed across 13,340 households according to recent statistics.
The region contains multiple urban centers including Bashout, Khath'am, Shaaf Balqarn, Al-Bashaer, and Al Salamah, each contributing to the administrative network.
GPS coordinates: 19.71755,41.96063
Latest update: April 3, 2025 01:13
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