Al-Hajra Governorate
It is a governorate of Al-Baha Province, located within Tihamah area. It was announced as a governorate in 1434 A.H.
Location:
It is approximately 45 km away from Emirate of Al-Baha. It is situated in the northeast and the eastern part of the province extending over vast area. It is linked to Al-Aqiq Governorate on the borders through Bisha Governorate of Asir Province, and to Makkah Al-Mukarramah province, as it neighbors both the Ranyah and Turubah governorates.
Al-Hajra Governorate Centers:
- Jrdabaniali Center: It was established in 1399 A.H.. It is located on the eastern side of Al-Hajra Governorate. It links the governorate and Al-Baha Province to Aqaba Dhi Manaa Road. It includes 43 villages.
- Al-Jareen Center: Established in 1405 A.H., it constitutes the gateway of the governorate from the western side and the end of the borders of Al-Baha Province with the administrative borders of Makkah Al-Mukarramah Province. It includes 46 villages.
- Wadi Rama Center: It was established in 1429 A.H. and is located between Jrdabaniali and Al-Shoara Centers. It includes 53 villages.
- Bani Atta Center
Al-Hajra Governorate Borders:
- To the north, it is bordered by Dhi Rahjan, Rei Mahajah, and the administrative borders of Adham Governorate of Makkah Al-Mukarramah Province;
- To the south, it is bordered by Al-Shoara Center of Qilwa Governorate;
- To the east, it is bordered by the Sarawat Mountains; and
- To the west, it is bordered by Al-Shawaq Center of Al-Laith Governorate at Makkah Al-Mukarramah Province.
Area:
The area of Al-Hajra Governorate is approximately 35,000 km2, constituting the total area of the governorate and its administrative centers.
Climate:
Hot summers, mild to cold in winter with heavy rainfalls during winters.
Topography:
The governorate contains a mixture of mountains, valleys and plains as we go towards the Red Sea coast.
Population:
The population of Al-Hajra governorate and its centers is approximately (30,000) thirty thousand people.
The Governorate's Commercial Activity and Prominent Markets:
The Sunday market (Souq Al-Ahd) is located in the heart of the governorate. It is one of the oldest markets in the southwest of the Arabian Peninsula. It is a commercial center in the Tihamah area serving the population inside and outside the region. It now has the new characteristics of the markets including trade and other services.
Livestock:
It is renowned for farming livestock in abundance including, without limitation, sheep, goats, camels and cows.
Agricultural Products:
Al-Hajra is considered a fertile agricultural land where agriculture depends mainly on rainwater. The most important agricultural crops are (corn, millet, sesame, watermelon, melon).
Valleys and Dams:
- Wadi Al-Hajra, Geographical Location
- Wadi Alib
- Wadi Rama
- Wadi Al-Jarda
- Wadi Melheten
Tourist and Heritage Sites:
- Al-Hajra Public Park
- Fadala Heritage Village and Al-Kaf Village
- Matair Al-Aish Heritage Village at Jrdabaniali Center
- Al-Tharwa National Park at Wadi Alib
- Al-Hajra Old Market
Services:
Al-Hajra Governorate is full of various commercial sites providing the citizens with their daily needs.
Government Departments in the Governorate:
- Al-Hajra Municipality
- Al-Hajra Police Department
- Civil Defense
- Masjid Administration
- Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice
- Water Authority
- Saudi Post
Charitable Associations and NGOs at Al-Hajra Governorate:
- Al-Bir Civil Society at Al-Hajra
- Civil Social Development Commission at Al-Hajra
- Al-Bir Civil Society at Al-Jareen Center of Al-Hajra
- Association for Orphan Care at Al-Hajra
- Dawa and Guidance Association at Al-Hajra
Al-Hajra's Official Media Center:
This media center participates in the events hosted by the governorate as well as the province. It also publishes about the tourist and heritage sites in the governorate, covers official events and celebrations, in addition to participating and publishing the initiatives and events requested by government agencies in the governorate.
Important Numbers:
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Al-Hajra Governorate |
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0177415480 |
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Al-Hajra Municipality |
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0177415253 |
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Al-Hajra Civil Defense |
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0177415203 |
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Al-Jareen Civil Society |
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0555779441 |
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Al-Hajra Orphans Association |
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0177415383 |
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Dawa and Guidance Association |
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0504583417 |
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The Authority at Al-Hajra |
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0114908888 |
