Ḥa'il Province
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Haʾil Region | |
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| حائل | |
 Map of Saudi Arabia with Haʾil highlighted | |
| Capital | Haʾil |
| Boroughs | 9 |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Saud bin Abdul Muhsin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 103,887 km2 (40,111 sq mi) |
| Population (2010 census) | |
| • Total | 597,144 |
| • Density | 5.7/km2 (15/sq mi) |
| ISO 3166-2 | 016 |
Haʾil Region (Arabic: حائل Ḥāʾil) is a region of Saudi Arabia, located in the north of the country. It has an area of 103,887 km² and a population of 527,033 (2004) census). Its capital is Haʾil. It is subdivided into four governorates: (with population):
- Ha'il 412,758
- Al-Ghazalah 102,588
- Ash-Shinan 41,641
- Baqa 40,157
History and governance
In 1921, King Abdulaziz was able to capture Ha'il.[1] The province was completely controlled by Al Sauds in 1922.[2]
The region's current governor is Prince Saud bin Abdul Muhsin.[3] Muqrin bin Abdulaziz was the former governor of Ha'il Province from 1980 to 1999.
Governorates
- Ha'il
- Baqa'a
- Al-Ghazalah
- Ash-Shnan
- Sumaira'a
- Mawqaq
- Ash-Shamli
- Al-Sulaimi
- Al-Hayet
Governors of Ha'il Region
- Muqrin bin Abdulaziz (1980 - 1999)
- Prince Saud bin Abdul Muhsin (1999 - present)
References
- ^ Balka, Charles E. (December 2008). "The fate of Saudi Arabia: Regime evolution in the Saudi monarchy". NPS. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
- ^ Al Kahtani, Mohammad Zaid (December 2004). "The Foreign Policy of King Abdulaziz" (PDF). University of Leeds. Retrieved 21 July 2013.
- ^ "Map of Provinces". Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Washington, DC. Retrieved 8 May 2011.
External links
- A travel through the province of Hail, Splendid Arabia: A travel site with photos and routes
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