The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is administratively divided into thirteen provinces. Every province is administratively formed of affiliated governorates and centers of categories (A) and (B). This division takes into account demographics, geography, environmental conditions, and means of transportation.
Every province is administered by a governor at the rank of minister. A deputy at the excellent rank assists the governor in his work. The governor of every province is responsible for managing the province, maintaining its security, order, and stability, developing public services and fostering their sufficiency, and overseeing government entities in the province and their employees.
Emirate of Riyadh Province
Its headquarters is located in Riyadh city. It includes twenty-two governorates and 504 centers.
Emirate of Makkah al-Mukarramah Province
Its headquarters is located in Makkah al-Mukarramah city. It includes sixteen governorates and 128 centers.
Emirate of al-Madinah al-Munawwarah Province
Its headquarters is located in al-Madinah al-Munawwarah city. It includes eight governorates and ninety-six centers.
Emirate of al-Qassim Province
Its headquarters is located in Buraydah city. It includes twelve governorates and 154 centers.
Emirate of the Eastern Province
Its headquarters is located in Dammam city. It includes eleven governorates and 109 centers.
Emirate of Aseer Province
Its headquarters is located in Abha city. It includes fifteen governorates and 129 centers.
Emirate of Tabuk Province
Its headquarters is located in Tabuk city. It includes six governorates and eighty-three centers.
Emirate of Hail Province
Its headquarters is located in Hail city. It includes eight governorates and 109 centers.
Emirate of the Northern Borders Province
Its headquarters is located in Arar city. It includes three governorates and twenty-eight centers.
Emirate of Jazan Province
Its headquarters is located in Jazan city. It includes sixteen governorates and forty-one centers.
Emirate of Najran Province
Its headquarters is located in Najran city. It includes six governorates and sixty-five centers.
Emirate of al-Bahah Province
Its headquarters is located in al-Bahah city. It includes nine governorates and forty-two centers.
Emirate of al-Jawf Province
Its headquarters is located in Sakaka city. It includes three governorates and thirty-three centers.
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