Arar, Saudi Arabia
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Arar (Arabic: عرعر ʿArʿar [ˈʕarʕar] lit.: "Juniper") is the capital of Northern Borders Province in Saudi Arabia. It has a population of 202,719 (2022 census).[1]
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Arar
عرعر | |
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City and Governorate | |
Coordinates: 30°58′31″N 41°01′23″E | |
Country | Saudi Arabia |
Province | Northern Borders |
Established | 1951 |
Area | |
• Total | 21,360 km2 (8,250 sq mi) |
Elevation | 536 m (1,759 ft) |
Population (2022) | |
• Total | 202,719 |
• Density | 9.5/km2 (25/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+3 |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+3 |
Area code | +966-14 |
Website | www |
Arar is located in northern Saudi Arabia near the Iraqi border. It is known for its fertile pasture lands[citation needed] which lends itself well to its principal occupation of sheep and camel herding.[citation needed] The population of the entire Northern Borders Province, including the cities of Rafha, Turaif and Alaoiqilah and suburban villages and their inhabitants, was 373,577 at the 2022 census. Arar serves as a significant supply stop for travelers on the Saudi Arabian highway 85.