Al-Makhwah Governorate
It is one of the governorates of Al-Baha Province. It is the first city within the Tihamah area of Al-Baha Province. It abounds with many heritage sites.
Location:
It is characterized by its distinguished location. It is situated on valley-bounding plateau within the Tihamah area of Al-Baha Province. It includes several historical sites and the most prominent locations in the Province and the Tihamah. It is the prime destination and meeting point for those arriving from Makkah Al-Mukarramah and Asir. It abounds with heritage sites with great history including Thee Ain Heritage Village, Al-Makhawa Heritage Village, Al-Asdaa Village as well as other heritage villages. It includes the popular (Tuesday) Market. It is of the oldest markets throughout the region and the whole Southern Province. It is also located on the banks of some valleys such as Wadi Diayan, Wadi Suqmah, Wadi Al-Ahsaba and Wadi Rash. It includes Shada Al-Aala (Higher Shada) Mountain, where the reservation is located, Al-Qara, which is a place of attraction for climbers, and Shada Al-Asfal (Lower Shada) Mountain famous for the diversity of aromatic plants and the cultivation of famous Shada coffee beans and fruits of all kinds.
Al-Makhwah Governorate Centers:
Al-Makhwah has six administrative centers, namely Nawan Center and Neera Center of Class (A), Al-Jawah Center, Shada Al-Aala Center, Shada Al-Asfal Center, Wadi Mumna Center, and Al-Ahsabah Center of Class (B).
Location:
It is characterized by its distinguished location. It is situated on valley-bounding plateau within the Tihamah area of Al-Baha Province. It includes several historical sites and the most prominent locations in the Province and the Tihamah. It is the prime destination and meeting point for those arriving from Makkah Al-Mukarramah and Asir. It abounds with heritage sites with great history including Thee Ain Heritage Village, Al-Makhawa Heritage Village, Al-Asdaa Village as well as other heritage villages. It includes the popular (Tuesday) Market. It is of the oldest markets throughout the region and the whole Southern Province. It is also located on the banks of some valleys such as Wadi Diayan, Wadi Suqmah, Wadi Al-Ahsaba and Wadi Rash. It includes Shada Al-Aala (Higher Shada) Mountain, where the reservation is located, Al-Qara, which is a place of attraction for climbers, and Shada Al-Asfal (Lower Shada) Mountain famous for the diversity of aromatic plants and the cultivation of famous Shada coffee beans and fruits of all kinds.
Al-Makhwah Governorate Centers:
Al-Makhwah has six administrative centers, namely Nawan Center and Neera Center of Class (A), Al-Jawah Center, Shada Al-Aala Center, Shada Al-Asfal Center, Wadi Mumna Center, and Al-Ahsabah Center of Class (B).
Geographical Location:
It extends from Al-Jawah Center to the north, passing through areas of Al-Makhwah Governorate to the east, Al-Ahsaba and Nawan Centers to the south and Wadi Mumna, Shada Al-Aala and Nira Centers to the west.
Area:
The area of Al-Makhwa Governorate is 1274.25 km2.
Population:
The population is 82,404 (according to statistic of 1437 A.H.), the number is currently more than ninety thousand people.
Climate:
Hot in summer and mild in winter, with varying amounts of rainfall between the two seasons, and the mountainous climate of Shada Higher and Lower Mountains, as it is relatively cold in winter and relatively mild in summer.
Topography:
Al-Makhwah Governorate and its centers consist of several plains, valleys, and series of mountains as Shada Higher and Lower Mountains and Qarama Mountain, as well as large valleys with dense trees, running water, and sand dunes.
Wildlife:
- The governorate has plant diversity, including more than (400) plant species, including juniper, wild olives, breonadia salicina and Shada coffee trees. They are located on the heights of the Shada Higher and Lower Mountains.
- There is animal diversity and Shada Al-Aala Center is home to the Arabian leopard as well as predators such as the Arabian wolf and the striped hyena, lynxes, foxes, ferrets and porcupines, and the hyrax.
- There are several species of birds such as falcons, hovering eagles, guineafowl, species of birds and migratory birds.
- Shada Al-Aala and Al-Asfal Reservations include inscriptions and drawings.
- There are some reptiles in the reservation such as poisonous snakes and agamas, as well as freshwater turtles.
Tourist and Heritage Sites:
- Thee Ain Heritage Village Park
- Shada Al-Aala Park
- Shada Al-Asfal Park
- Wadi Al-Ahsba Dam Park
- Al Hanakah Park
- Al Kharar Waterfall Park
- Central Park.
- Hanaf Park
- Al Shawq Park
- Nira Park
- Melil Park
- Al Awfa Park
- Al Jawah Park
- Al Sakran Garden
- Mineral wealth:
- Shuaib Crusher Complex
- Al-Dimani - Shada Higher and Lower Mountains include granite
Agricultural Wealth
The governorate is famous for its distinguished agricultural production and a climate suitable for many crops including all types of fruits such as mangoes, citrus fruits and bananas. It is famed for the cultivation of coffee beans, vegetables, leaves, field crops (millet and corn) and ornamental plants such as pandanus at Thee Ain.
Government Departments in Al-Makhwah Governorate:
- Al-Makhwah Governorate
- Al-Makhwah Police Department
- Al-Makhwah Municipality
- Education Directorate
- Education Department for boys
- Education Department for girls
- Education Department, Educational Student Activity for Boys
- Education Department, Extension Services Unit for Boys
- Department of Educational Affairs and Women's Sections
- Educational Supervision Center for Girls
- Al-Makhwah Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Branch of Ministry of Electricity and Water
- Al-Makhwah Public Prosecution
- Office of the Ministry of Labor and Social Development at Al-Makhwah
- General Directorate of Water
- Water Plant of the General Directorate of Water
- Ministry of Transport Branch
- Al-Makhwah Public Prosecution
- Al-Makhwah Social Security Office
- Al-Makhwah Public Court
- Al-Makhwah Social Development Commission
- Investigation and Public Prosecution Service at Al-Makhwah
- Wildlife Protection Authority
- Horan Social Development Commission
- Municipal service office
- Al-Makhwah Municipality
- Public square
- Al-Makhwah Notarial Office
- Administrative Supervision Center for Health Centers
- Educational Supervision Center for Girls
- Al-Makhwah Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture
- Horan Social Development Commission
- Nawan Municipal Service Center
- Committee for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice
- Branch of the Ministry of Awqaf, Dawa and Guidance
Public Security:
- Al-Makhwah Police Department, Neera Police Station, Nawan Police Station
- Al-Makhwah Traffic Authority, License Department (Dallah Driving School) – Traffic Department – Administrative Affairs Department – Maintenance Department – Safety Department – Accident Department
- Al-Makhwah Passports Authority (Computer Department – Operations Department) Administrative Affairs Department – Military Affairs Department
University and Vocational Education Sector:
- Faculty of Science and Arts, Al-Makhwah for Boys and Girls
- Al-Makhwah Technical College
- Al-Makhwah Secondary Industrial Institute
Health services in the governorate:
- Al-Makhwa Public Hospital with a capacity of 200 beds.
- The Red Crescent Authority in Al-Makhwah.
- School Health Unit for Boys
- Al Makhwah Health Center
- Al-Jawah Health Center
- Horan Health Center
- Al-Rashsha Health Center
- Bani Asim Health Center
- Nera Health Center
- Shada Al-Aala Health Center
- Shada Al-Asfal Health Center
- Wadi Mumena Center
- Al-Qafra Health Center
- Al-Ahsaba Health Center
- Uhud Health Center in Al-Qafrah
