Abha
أَبْهَا | |
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Abha | |
Nicknames: Bride of Mountain The City of Fog Lover of Clouds, Abha the Beauty | |
Coordinates: 18°13′1″N 42°30′19″E / 18.21694°N 42.50528°E | |
Country | Saudi Arabia |
Province | 'Asir |
Government | |
• Governor | Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud |
Elevation | 2,270 m (7,450 ft) |
Population (2022 census)[1] | |
• City | 334,290 |
• Metro | 1,093,705 (Abha Governorate) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (AST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (AST) |
Area code | +966 7 |
Abha (Arabic: أَبْهَا, ʾAbhā) is the capital of 'Asir Region in Saudi Arabia. It is situated 2,270 metres (7,450 feet) above sea level in the fertile Asir Mountains of south-western Saudi Arabia, near Asir National Park. Abha's mild climate makes it a popular tourist destination for Saudis. Saudis also call the city the Bride of Mountain due to its position above the sea.