Bni Hasan Governorate
Bni Hasan Governorate is one of the governorates of Al-Bahah Province, southwest of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is the third smallest governorate in terms of population, accounting for 5.39 percent of the province’s population, with an estimated 15,496 residents according to the Saudi Census 2022. Approval was granted in 2012 to upgrade it to a governorate after previously being a center.
Centers
| Centers | Category |
| Bidan | A |
| Wadi Al-Sadr | B |
Location of Bni Hasan Governorate
Bni Hasan Governorate is located in the central part of Al-Bahah Province, about thirty km northwest of Al-Bahah City, the provincial capital. It is bordered to the north by Al-Mandaq Governorate, to the east and south by Al-Bahah City, and to the west by Qilwah Governorate. The villages of Bani Hasan Governorate are located between the region's Sarat (highlands) and Tihamah (coastal plain), and their number reaches more than eighty villages.
Services
Residents and visitors of Bni Hasan Governorate use King Saud Bin Abdulaziz Airport in Al-Bahah, the nearest airport, located sixty-five km away and it is a domestic airport.
Main Road 15 connects Bni Hasan Governorate to major cities in Saudi Arabia and serves as the primary land transport route for access and mobility within and outside the governorate.
Tourism in Bni Hasan Governorate
Bni Hasan Governorate boasts numerous tourist attractions, including parks and valleys, as well as seasonal fruit cultivation in some village valleys and water reservoirs, making it a destination for visitors, vacationers, and residents of Al-Bahah Province. The governorate’s mountainous terrain also presents opportunities for tourism investment.
The governorate features Prince Mashari Park, located ten km from Al-Bahah City, which includes a waterfall flowing from a rock-surrounded pool, dense trees, picnic areas, and walking trails. Wadi Al-Sadr Dam is known for its pomegranate and grape farms, covering an estimated 1.5 km. Wadi al-Sha'er extends for 1.5 km, and Jadar Park and Waterfall spans an area of fifty km.