One of the governorates that is located to the southwest of Hail region. It is about 250 km away from the city of Hail, and it is considered one of the largest governorates in the region. It was called in the past “Fadak” and is famous for its springs, palm cultivation, and cultural heritage sites.
Cultural heritage sites in the governorate
Popular market
Stone constructions
Old town
Rata and Almanjoor World Heritage Site
Its area
12.940
Its population
74.596
An agricultural oasis located to the south of Hail region. It is characterized by fertile agricultural lands and is famous for its fresh water, mountains, and dense trees.
Cultural heritage sites in the governorate
Al Basita
Al Hamima
Al Baayith
Al Aithmah
Its area
8042.51
Its population
17.343
Al-Ghazalah Governorate is located to the south of Hail region. It is distinguished by its nature and heritage sites. It is considered one of the tourist governorates in the region.
Cultural heritage sites in the governorate
Imam Turki bin Abdullah Wall
The heritage village in Al-Ghazala Governorate
Al Motaretha
Its area
5631.85
Its population
12.767
It is one of the governorates affiliated with Hail region, located to the west of it. It is considered a tourist attraction with a historical imprint. It is characterized by the historical and archaeological sites. It is considered a medical tourism destination due to the springs there.
Its archaeological and tourism sites
Ernan Mountain
Al Jemima Mountain
A l Gharameen Mountain
Kasbah Mountain
Dbayeh
Hamad and Hamid Mountain
Its affiliated centers
Al Abitter
Amaer bin Sanaa
Qalib Al-Atram
Faydat Ibn Suwaylim
Sahout
Ghazlana
Albuwaytin
Libda
Al Sadat
Masheed
Qamraa
Umm al-Nakhla
Its area
8042.51
Its population
17.343
One of the governorates of Hail region, is located to the west of it. It is characterized by biodiversity and cultural heritage sites, including rock art and petroglyph, in addition to sites of Stone constructions.
Cultural heritage sites in the governorate
Fardat a n Nazim or Umm Al soor
Umm Al-Shinan
Hibran
Fardat Al shomoos
Jarqouq
Al Monbateh
Hatalah
Its area
15.639
Its population
16.835
Hail
Hail region is found in the northern central part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and it is boarded by Al-Jouf, the northern borders, Al-Qassim, Madinah, and Tabuk. The region is one of the most prominent agricultural areas in the Kingdom, an air crossing for international aviation, and experiences a moderate climate.
128,455
746,406
Baqaa Governorate is located to the east of Hail. It is characterized by its fertile agricultural lands and plains. It is also recognized among the oldest areas in Hail region.
Its archaeological and tourism sites
Al-Arayesh Lake
Al-Ashar lake
Sinar Mountain
Al Buwaib Mountain
Al Jeldiyah Mountain
Abdullah bin Malik Lake
Its affiliated centers
Al Zubairah
Al Ajfar
Turubah
Al Nasiriyah
Dubayah
Its area
31.000
Its population
30.322
Ash Shinan Governorate is located to the east of the region. It is 80 km away from the city of Hail. Ash Shinan is considered to have an important service at the governorate level. Due to the abundance of agricultural land, agriculture and livestock farming are the most important commercial activities.
Its archaeological and tourism sites
Zubaida Trail (Darb Zubaida) Lake
The historical city of Fayd
Dormant volcanoes
Its affiliated centers
An Niayy
Fayd
Al Juhfah
As Saban
Al idwah
Ass Salil
As Siayyirah
Al Kuhaifiah
AL Kahafah
Al Hwaid
AR Rishawiyah
Takhayeel
Al Safia
Its area
8600
Its population
29.429
A governorate that witnessed important historical events. It is located to the southeast of the region and is characterized by its black mountains and distinctive nature.
Its archaeological and tourism sites
Daleeh A l Nees
Hareed Site
Al Katifa
Stone constructions
Al-Samira Lake
Al-Makhrokha Lake
Al Gharebeen A l Shamali
Abu Rawadif Mountain
Its affiliated centers
Qasir bin Matrouk
Al-Hamoudiyah
Al Katifa
Mashash Ibn Jazi
Hareed
Al Atheem
Aqla Ibn Tawala
Ghumrah
Its area
4000
Its population
20.642