Abha
Abha
أَبْهَا | |
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Area code | +966 7 |
Abha (
History
Abha was the capital city for the Prince of Asir Ibn Ayde under the authority of the
In 2015, a group of terrorists attacked a big mosque in Abha. Some of the people who were killed were police officers.[3] In later years, some places in Abha, including the international airport, were attacked by Yemeni terrorists.[citation needed]
Transportation
A coastal road connecting Jeddah and Abha was completed in 1979.[2] A SAPTCO bus station connects Abha to other destinations within Saudi Arabia.
Landmarks
The city of Abha is composed of four quarters, the largest of which contains a fortress. Hilltop fortresses are a characteristic feature of the city.[2] Shadda Palace, built in 1927, is now a museum displaying local handicrafts and household items. Other notable buildings in Abha include the Abha Great Mosque, the Al-Tahy restaurant,[4] the Abha Palace Hotel, and the funpark next to Lake Sadd. The New Abha five-star hotel is a recent construction on the lake, 1.5 km (0.93 mi) southwest of the town.[5] The head office and the main printing presses of Al Watan, a major Saudi daily, are in Abha.
Culture
The Saudi government has promoted Abha as a tourist destination. The city hosts events to attract visitors to the city and its surroundings, including the summer Abha Festival, sporting events, shows, exhibitions, and musical performances poets and singers. The artist Talal Maddah died on stage during one such performance in Abha.[6]
Sport
Education
King Khalid University is a public university in Abha. The University was established in 1998 by merging the Imam Muhammed bin Saud University of Islamic Studies and the King Saud University of the South.[citation needed] The total number of enrolled students is approximately 85,000.
Geography and climate
Abha is located in the southern region of
Abha has a
The highest recorded temperature was 40 °C (104 °F) on August 25, 1983, while the lowest recorded temperature was −2 °C (28 °F) on December 29, 1983.[10][11]
Climate data for Abha (1991–2020) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °C (°F) | 27.4 (81.3) |
28.2 (82.8) |
29.9 (85.8) |
31.3 (88.3) |
33.5 (92.3) |
35.2 (95.4) |
35.4 (95.7) |
35.5 (95.9) |
34.0 (93.2) |
30.3 (86.5) |
27.9 (82.2) |
26.9 (80.4) |
35.5 (95.9) |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 20.1 (68.2) |
21.8 (71.2) |
23.5 (74.3) |
25.9 (78.6) |
29.0 (84.2) |
31.4 (88.5) |
31.0 (87.8) |
30.7 (87.3) |
30.0 (86.0) |
26.4 (79.5) |
23.1 (73.6) |
21.1 (70.0) |
26.2 (79.1) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | 13.8 (56.8) |
15.4 (59.7) |
17.2 (63.0) |
19.3 (66.7) |
21.8 (71.2) |
24.0 (75.2) |
23.7 (74.7) |
23.0 (73.4) |
22.5 (72.5) |
19.1 (66.4) |
16.0 (60.8) |
14.3 (57.7) |
19.2 (66.5) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 8.1 (46.6) |
9.7 (49.5) |
11.7 (53.1) |
13.5 (56.3) |
15.4 (59.7) |
17.3 (63.1) |
17.8 (64.0) |
17.2 (63.0) |
15.6 (60.1) |
12.3 (54.1) |
9.7 (49.5) |
7.9 (46.2) |
13.0 (55.4) |
Record low °C (°F) | 0.0 (32.0) |
1.4 (34.5) |
3.0 (37.4) |
7.4 (45.3) |
10.5 (50.9) |
11.6 (52.9) |
9.3 (48.7) |
12.4 (54.3) |
11.0 (51.8) |
6.2 (43.2) |
2.7 (36.9) |
1.0 (33.8) |
0.0 (32.0) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 12.9 (0.51) |
12.3 (0.48) |
34.9 (1.37) |
39.0 (1.54) |
26.1 (1.03) |
8.4 (0.33) |
22.1 (0.87) |
25.9 (1.02) |
6.1 (0.24) |
4.3 (0.17) |
6.8 (0.27) |
2.0 (0.08) |
200.8 (7.91) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mn) | 1.4 | 0.9 | 1.9 | 4.7 | 3.8 | 1.7 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 25.3 |
Mean daily sunshine hours | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Source 1: World Meteorological Organization,[12] Jeddah Regional Climate Center[13] | |||||||||||||
Source 2: Deutscher Wetterdienst (sun, 2001–2008)[14] |
Gallery
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Buildings with the 'Asir Mountains in the background
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Night drive
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Abha dam
Ecology
The Garf Raydah Protected Area is heavily colonized by cacti, olive trees, and junipers.[15]
See also
References
- ^ "Abha Governorate". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-59339-837-8.
- ^ "15 killed in bomb attack on Saudi police at mosque: Interior ministry". ABC News. 6 August 2015.
- ISBN 978-1-74179-145-7. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
- ISBN 978-1-74059-667-1. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
- ^ Buchele, Nicholas (2009). Saudi Arabia Culture Smart. Kuperard.
- ^ "نبذه عن النادي".
- ISBN 978-0-8108-5528-1.
- ISBN 978-0-415-45348-6. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
- ^ "Abha, Saudi Arabia". Voodoo Skies. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
- ^ "Abha guide". Saudi Business. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
- ^ "World Meteorological Organization Climate Normals for 1991–2020". World Meteorological Organization. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ^ "Climate Data for Saudi Arabia". Jeddah Regional Climate Center. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
- ^ "Klimatafel von Abha / Saudi-Arabien" (PDF). Baseline climate means (1961-1990) from stations all over the world (in German). Deutscher Wetterdienst. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
- S2CID 29010023.
External links
- Media related to Abha at Wikimedia Commons
- Abha travel guide from Wikivoyage
- Alhaider, Sirham (2018). LINGUISTIC LANDSCAPE: A CONTRASTIVE STUDY BETWEEN SOUK ALTHULATHA'AAND ASIR MALL IN ABHA CITY, SAUDI ARABIA (PDF). University of Florida. - PhD Thesis