Ahad Rafidah Governorate
Ahad Rafidah Governorate (Aẖad Rufaydah) is one governorate of Aseer Province, located in the southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is considered the fifth most populated governorate in Aseer, with a population of 107,894, according to the Saudi Census 2022. Administratively, it is classified among the Category (B) governorates.
Centers
Three administrative centers belong to Ahad Rafidah Governorate—one Class "A" and two Class "B":
| Center | Category |
|---|---|
| Al-Wadayin | A |
| Al-Far'in | B |
| Sha'af Jarmah | B |
Location
Ahad Rafidah Governorate is located south of Aseer Province, forty km away from the city of Abha, the administrative center of the province. It is bordered to the north by Khamis Mushait Governorate, to the west and southwest by the city of Abha, and to the east and southeast by Sarat Abidah Governorate.
It is the closest city to the historical site of Jarsh, located 25 km from the city of Khamis Mushait in mountainous highlands reaching up to 2,000m above sea level, with a moderate climate and attractive nature featuring beautiful views.
Services
Highway fifteen is considered the primary land transportation hub in Ahad Rafidah. Through it, one can access the governorate and travel to the major cities within Saudi Arabia.
The governorate is served by Abha Airport, which is the nearest airport to it. It is located approximately thirty-two km away from the city center. It is an international airport.