Yadamah Governorate

Yadamah Province is one of the governorates of Najran Province in the southern part of Saudi Arabia. It is home to only 2.7 percent of the population of Najran, estimated at 16,160 people, according to the Saudi Census 2022.

Yadamah is located northwest of Najran Province, 180 km north of the Emirate of Najran Province. It covers an area of approximately 11,980 km. The governorate includes several towns and villages, including al-Lajam, Wusat, al-Arf, al-Wajid, al-Sahn, Sultanah, Umm Aniq, al-Sulai'aa, al-Jafrah, al-Kawkab, al-Salihiah, al-Zamla, Manadi, and Na'wan.

The governorate comprises three main geographic components: dunes, mountains, and valleys, such as Wadi Talham, Wadi al-Lajam, Wadi Ashara, Wadi al-Sahn, al-Hubt, and al-Jahar.

Yadamah Governorate occupies a key geographic location connecting Najran, Riyadh, and Aseer. Historically, it served as a link between these regions and was known for its abundant water, which earned it the nickname "al-Ma'a" (The Water). Trade caravans used to stop there and depart through two roads: one heading northeast of the Arabian Peninsula, passing through al-Faw Village, and the other heading to the north and west of the Arabian Peninsula. There are also rock carvings and inscriptions in Lubbat Saadi, Nuqban, Arq Filih, and Abalim to the west of the governorate. Across the governorate, there is the Arouq Bani Ma'arid Reserve, established in 1992 to protect endangered animals as part of the biodiversity conservation and development project.

The road known as Sub Road 1240 connects Yadamah Governorate to Sub Road 177, the primary land transportation hub for entering and leaving the area. Both residents and visitors of the governorate utilize Najran Airport, located 125 kilometers away, as it is the closest airport. This airport is considered regional and can accommodate approximately 1.4 million passengers annually.