Abha
Abha
أَبْهَا | |
|---|---|
| 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 Province |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Turki bin Talal |
| Elevation | 2,270 m (7,450 ft) |
| Population (2022 census) | |
| 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 Province 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.