Bareq
Bareq
بارق Bariq | |
|---|---|
| Nickname: عروس المجد ("Bride of Glory") | |
| Coordinates: 18°55′56″N 41°56′38″E / 18.93222°N 41.94389°E | |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Province | Asir Province |
| Joined Saudi Arabia | 1925 |
| Founded by | Bariq tribe, of Azd |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ahmed Awad Al-Bariqi |
| • Governor | Yahya Al-Hamud |
| Elevation | 412 m (1,352 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 44,880 (2,022 census) |
| Time zone | UTC+03:00 (SAST) |
Bareq (Arabic: بارق; also transliterated as Bāriq), is a governorate located in the Asir Province of Saudi Arabia in the north-west of the province, 120 km (75 mi) north of Abha. It occupies a distinct location midway between Tihamah and Asir, 412 m (1,352 ft) above sea level. With an estimated population of 75,351, it is well off economically; the city has grown rapidly and has many government services and public utilities available. It is one of Asir's winter resorts because of its natural environment and mild winter weather. Bareq has valleys.