What is the population of Al-Bad', Tabuk?

Al-Bad' has a population of approximately 12,946 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Al-Bad', Tabuk located?

Al-Bad' is located in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, at approximate coordinates 28.4842°, 35.0141°.

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Total population

12,946

Coordinates28.48°, 35.01°

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City facts

Overview

Al-Badʿ is a city and governorate in the Tabuk Province of Saudi Arabia. It is part of the Hejaz region and historically part of southern Midian. The governorate lies near the coast of the Gulf of Aqaba, and its coastal areas are known for their natural coral reef formations.

History & geography

History

Al-Bad' was one of the largest Nabataean cities, The Nabataeans very probably settled on a trade route that already existed in the Iron Age, lithic tools was found to be contemporary Neolithic productions a hiatus followed the period, until the Late Bronze Age/Iron Age, the permanence of settlement in the oasis lasted after the 1st century. rock-cut facades on coarse-grained sandstone are found in the area known as Mughayr Shu‘ayb.

Geography

To the east of the governorate lie the Sarawat Mountains, forming the northern end of the Hejaz Mountains. The area is noted for Neolithic petroglyphs carved into the arid volcanic rock. Northeast of the governorate is Jabal al-Lawz (), which, at 2,500 meters, is among the highest peaks in Saudi Arabia. South of Jabal al-Lawz is the 2,300-meter Jabal Maqla, a volcanic peak capped with black basalt. The surrounding volcanic region consists largely of granite, with sparse grassland vegetation and occasional trees.

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