Rijal Alma Governate is one of Aseer's governorates and is located southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is home to 50,825 inhabitants, according to the 2022 statistics. Highlands constitute the eastern part of Rijal Alma. It is also one of the three governorates in the region overlooking the Red Sea coast.
Location of the Rijal Alma Governorate
It is located 45 km west of Abha City, the capital of the Province. It is surrounded from the north and the northwest by Muhayil Governorate, from the southwest by the Red Sea, from the east by the Abha City, and from the south by Jazan Province.
Historical importance of Rijal Alma Governorate
The governorate is famous for its historical villages, most notably the village of Rujal, one of the famous heritage landmarks in the Kingdom. The village includes adjacent historical six-storey palaces, built on mountain slopes overlooking the Kussan Valley.
How to reach Rijal Alma Governorate
Residents of Rijal Alma Governorate use the international Abha Airport, which is the nearest one to the governorate. It is 134 km far from the city center and has a capacity of 1.1 million passengers per year.
The Secondary Route 211 is the main land transportation center in the city. By using it, it is possible to reach Rijal Alma, and travel from the governorate to the main cities and vice versa.
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