Coordinates: 30°0′N 42°30′E / 30°N 42.5°E / 30; 42.5
| Northern Borders |
| — Province — |
| الحدود الشمالية |
|
Map of Saudi Arabia with Northern Borders Province highlighted |
| Capital |
'Ar'ar |
| Manatiq (Districts) |
3 |
| Government |
| • Governor |
Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed bin Jiluwi |
| Area |
| • Total |
111,797 km2 (43,165 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) |
| • Total |
320,524 |
| • Density |
2.87/km2 (7.4/sq mi) |
| ISO 3166-2 |
08 |
The Northern Borders Province (Arabic: منطقة الحدود الشمالية Al Ḥudūd aš Šamālīya pronounced [ælħuˈduːd æʃːæmæːˈliːjæ]) is the least populated province of Saudi Arabia. It is located in the north of the country, bordering Iraq. It has an area of 111,797 km² and a population of 320,524 at the 2010 census (preliminary result). The province is sub-divided into three governorates - 'Ar'ar, Rafha and Turayf. Its capital is 'Ar'ar.