Tathlith governorate, Administrative division in Asir Province, Saudi Arabia
Tathlith Governorate is an administrative division occupying the eastern part of Asir Province, bordered by Riyadh, Najran, and Makkah al-Mukarramah provinces. The region contains multiple towns and communities spread across its territory.
Tathlith Governorate was established through Saudi Arabia's administrative reorganization that shaped its current governmental structure. This restructuring enabled improved management and development of the Asir region.
The population of Tathlith Governorate, numbering 53,224 residents as of 2016, maintains the traditional customs and practices of the Asir region.
Highway 10 links this region to neighboring areas, making it accessible by road from surrounding governorates. The nearest international airport serves visitors arriving by air from outside the province.
In 2018, Tathlith received a substantial water infrastructure project worth $373 million, sourcing water from Rub' al Khali desert to support local development.
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