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Cities in Saudi Arabia: Area, Population & Cost of Living

Saudi Arabia is officially known as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia or KSA. It is the 5th largest country in the Asian continent, the largest in the Middle East, and the second largest among the Arab nations.

Its breathtaking Arabian horses on the world's largest desert, with charming palaces and bedouins on camels, is a world of treasure to unravel. Keep scrolling to know more about the major cities in Saudi Arabia.

Currency: The standard currency is SAR, SR, or Saudi Arabian Riyal or Saudi Riyal. As of 30th August 2023, 1 SAR is measured at 22.06 INR.

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List of Cities in Saudi Arabia

The region of Saudi Arabia is spread over an area of 2.15 million square kilometres, encompassing a total population of 32,175,224 inhabitants. The country has 66 cities based on the population number and 118 governorates.

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The list of major cities in Saudi Arabia are as follows:

Name of the City	Area	Population (Subject to Change)	Cost of Living (Without Rent)
Riyadh, Riyad Province	1,973 km2	4,205,961	3,160.4 ﷼ (One Person)/ 11,427.0 ﷼ (Family of Four)
Jeddah, Mecca	1,600 km2	2,867,446	3,059.3﷼ (One Person)/ 10,966.0 ﷼ (Family of Four)
Mecca, Mecca Province	1,200 km2	1,323,624	3,280.0 ﷼ (One Person)/ 11,842.1 ﷼ (Family of Four)
Medina, Medina Province	587.9 km2	1,300,000	2374.48 ﷼ (One Person)/ 7243.47 ﷼ (Family of Four)
Sultanah, Al Madinah Province	NA	946,697	3,024.1 ﷼ (One Person)/ ﷼ 10,820.3 (Family of Four)
Dammam, Eastern Province	800 km2	768,602	2,894.1 ﷼ (One Person)/ 10,230.0 ﷼ (Family of Four)
Taif, Makkah	321 km2	530,848	NA
Tabuk, Tabuk	300 km2	455,450	1643.00 ﷼ (One Person)/ 4820.23 ﷼ (Family of Four)
Al Kharj, Riyadh Region	19,790 km2	425,300	NA
Buraydah, Al-Qassim Region	1,291 km2	391,336	NA
Khamis Mushait, Asir	NA	387,553	NA
Al Hofuf, Eastern	NA	293,179	3,072.1 ﷼ (One Person)/ 10,828.0 ﷼ (Family of Four)
Al Mubarraz	NA	290,802	1552.98 ﷼ (One Person)/ 4688.94 ﷼ (Family of Four)
Hafar Al-Batin, Eastern Province	NA	271,642	NA
Ha'il, Ha'il Region	103,887 km2	267,005	1853.07 ﷼ (One Person)/ 5169.09 ﷼ (Family of Four)

Disclaimer: The data provided for each city can vary according to the sources and is subject to change with time. The list is for general purposes and contains the names of the most popular cities in Saudi Arabia.`

Interesting Facts About the Cities in Saudi Arabia

Here are some unknown facts about the top cities in Saudi Arabia:

Saudi Arabia is the largest nation without a river.
Riyadh has the biggest camel market in the world, where approximately 100 camels are sold every day.
Immigrants in Saudi Arabia make up about 30% of the population. In addition to this, around 80% of the labour force is outside of the country.
Saudi Arabia has been given the tag of being a blooming business place by the World Bank.
Saudi Arabia extends the facility of free medical care to the common people.
The world's largest airport is located in Saudi Arabia. It is known as King Khalid Airport and is in the Dammam city.
Saudi Arabia is constructing the world's tallest tower, which people will know by the name Kingdom Jeddah Tower. After completion, it is supposed to be 200 metres taller than the current tallest building known as Burj Khalifa.

FAQs About the Cities in Saudi Arabia

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How long can you stay in Saudi Arabia on a work visa?

On a work visa, the maximum duration of stay is six months to one year. You will also be permitted to bring your family as well. However, a specific visa is allotted as a Family Visit Visa for the mentioned purpose.

How many international airports does Saudi Arabia have?

Saudi Arabia has a total of 11 international airports that are operating at full capacity. These are all designated international airports with IATA codes tagged to them all.

What is the capital of Saudi Arabia?

Riyadh is the capital city of Saudi Arabia. It is also the largest city in Saudi Arabia. Riyadh was formerly known as Hajr al-Yamamah. It has a population of about 7 million people.

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