Majmaah
Majmaah
المجمعة | |
|---|---|
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  Majmaah Location within Saudi Arabia | |
| Coordinates: 25°54′35.506″N 45°22′50.185″E / 25.90986278°N 45.38060694°E | |
| Country |  Saudi Arabia |
| Province | Riyadh Province |
| Region | Najd |
| Seat | Majmaah City |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Saud Al-Mu'ammar |
| Area | |
• Total | 30,000 km2 (12,000 sq mi) |
| Population (2022 census[1]) | |
• Total | 151,877 |
| • Density | 5.1/km2 (13/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+03:00 (SAST) |
Majmaah or Al-Majmaah (Arabic: المجمعة) is a governorate in Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia. Its administrative seat is the city of Majmaah. The governorate is located within the historical region of Sudair in Najd.
Tourist destinations
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Majmaah contains several historic sites and public parks. Munikh Castle, also known as Al-Marqab, is a historic mud-and-stone fortress located on a mountain overlooking the city. Al-Askar's Historic Palace is a mud-brick complex dating back approximately 200 years and is an example of Najdi architecture. Mohammed Abdul Karim Heritage House is a restored traditional clay house containing manuscripts, household objects, and other historical artifacts.
Mountain Oasis Park is located on the outskirts of Majmaah and includes green spaces and walking paths within a rocky, mountainous setting.
Education
[edit]The governorate is home to Majmaah University, a public university established in 2009. The university includes several colleges covering fields such as medicine, engineering, sciences, education, and business administration.[2]
Transportation
[edit]Railway
[edit]The governorate is served by Majmaah railway station on the Riyadh–Qurayyat railway. The railway connects the governorate with other parts of Riyadh Province and with the provinces of Hail, Al-Qassim, and Al-Jouf.[3]
Air
[edit]Majmaah does not have its own airport. Air travel to and from the governorate is served by King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Prince Naif International Airport in Al-Qassim Province.
Sports
[edit]Majmaah is home to several football clubs, including Al-Fayha, Al-Faisaly, and Al-Mujazzal, which play at Majmaah Sports City Stadium.[4]
Notable people
[edit]- Mohammed bin Jubair, former Minister of Justice
- Adel al-Jubeir, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and former Foreign Affairs Minister
- Abdulaziz al-Tuwaijri, former deputy head of the Saudi National Guard
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Al-Majma'ah governorate". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ↑ "Majmaah University". Saudipedia. Retrieved 27 June 2026.
- ↑ "SAR launches Riyadh-Qassim railway line". Arab News. 28 February 2017. Retrieved 8 March 2017.
- ↑ "رسميا.. تغيير مسمى مدينة الملك سلمان بن عبدالعزيز الرياضية بالمجمعة".
| Main Saudi Arabian cities by population | |
|---|---|
| 1,000,000 and more | |
| 300,000-999,999 | |
| <300,000 | |
Source: cdsi.gov.sa | |