Jazan Province
Jazan
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Map of Saudi Arabia with Jazan highlighted | |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Capital | Jizan |
| Boroughs | 14 |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud |
| • Deputy Governor | Prince Nasser bin Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Jiluwi Al Saud |
| Area | |
• Total | 13,457 km2 (5,196 sq mi) |
| Population (2022 Census) | |
• Total | 1,404,997 |
| • Density | 100/km2 (270/sq mi) |
| ISO 3166-2 | 09 |
| Website | www |
The Jazan Province is the second smallest province of Saudi Arabia after Al-Bahah. It stretches 300 km (190 mi) along the southern Red Sea coast, just north of Yemen. It covers an area of 13,457 km2 and had a population of 1,404,997 at the 2022 census. The region has the highest population density in the Kingdom. The capital is the city of Jazan; Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz has been governor since May 2025
The region includes over 200 islands in the Red Sea. Jazan Economic City is a mega project that is planned to boost the economy of the region and make it part of the Saudi economic growth. The Farasan Islands, Saudi Arabia's first conservation protected area, is home to migratory birds from Europe in winter.