Al Juwain
Al Juwain
الجوين | |
|---|---|
Administrative center (Category B) | |
  Al Juwain Location in Saudi Arabia | |
| Coordinates: 17°32′15″N 42°51′01″E / 17.53756°N 42.85038°E | |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Region | Jazan Region |
| Governorate | Harub Governorate |
| Code | 2387 |
| Elevation | 1,200 m (3,900 ft) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 3,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (AST) |
| Postal code | 87631 |
| Area code | 017 |
| Geonames ID | 13157454 |
| Wikidata | Q20394549 |
Al Juwain (Arabic: الجوين), also known as Al-Juwain Center (Arabic: مركز الجوين), is a Saudi administrative center classified as Category B. It is part of Harub Governorate in Jazan Region, southwestern Saudi Arabia. The center's unified code is 2387.[1]
Geography
[edit]Al Juwain is located in the Harub Mountains at about 1,200 meters elevation. It is situated near Jabal Al-Aswad (Black Mountain), Wadi Rizan, and As Sahalil villages. The area includes valleys such as Wadi Al-Juwain and is known for its agricultural terraces and moderate climate. Notable landmarks include Al-Dohain Waterfall Park[2] and Jamea Markaz Al-Juwain Mosque.[3]
Administration
[edit]The center is administered by Harub Governorate. The Governor of Harub regularly holds local council sessions in Al Juwain to discuss service needs and municipal projects.[4] The center is supervised by a chief appointed by the Emir of Jazan.
Development Projects
[edit]The Governor of Harub has inspected several development and municipal projects in Al Juwain Center, as part of ongoing efforts to improve services in mountainous centers of Jazan.[5][6]
Population
[edit]According to estimates based on the General Authority for Statistics census data for Jazan Region centers, the population of Al Juwain is around 3,000 inhabitants.[7]
References
[edit]- ↑ "الجوين - محافظة هروب". Alshaamal (in Arabic). Retrieved 2026-05-14.
- ↑ "محافظ هروب يتفقد مركز الجوين" (in Arabic). Saudi Press Agency. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ↑ "Islamic Centre in Al-Juwain - Dawa Center". Dawa Center. Retrieved 2026-05-14.
- ↑ "محافظ هروب يناقش احتياجات مركز الجوين في جلسة المجلس المحلي" (in Arabic). Garb News. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ↑ "محافظ هروب يتفقد مشروعات مركز الجوين" (in Arabic). Saudi Press Agency. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ↑ "محافظ هروب يتفقد مشروعات مركز الجوين" (in Arabic). Saudi Press Agency. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
- ↑ "Population and housing census - Jazan Region". General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). Retrieved 2024-05-20.
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