Majmaah

Majmaah المجمعة
Governorate
Majmaah Location within Saudi Arabia
Coordinates: 25°54′35.506″N 45°22′50.185″E / 25.90986278°N 45.38060694°E / 25.90986278; 45.38060694
Country	Saudi Arabia
Province	Riyadh Province
Region	Najd
Seat	Majmaah City
Government
• Governor	Saud Al-Mu'ammar
Area
• Total	30,000 km2 (12,000 sq mi)
Population  (2022 census)
• Total	151,877
• Density	5.1/km2 (13/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+03:00 (SAST)

Majmaah or Al-Majmaah (Arabic: المجمعة) is a governorate in Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia. Its administrative seat is the city of Majmaah. The governorate is located within the historical region of Sudair in Najd.

Tourist destinations

Majmaah contains several historic sites and public parks. Munikh Castle, also known as Al-Marqab, is a historic mud-and-stone fortress located on a mountain overlooking the city. Al-Askar's Historic Palace is a mud-brick complex dating back approximately 200 years and is an example of Najdi architecture. Mohammed Abdul Karim Heritage House is a restored traditional clay house containing manuscripts, household objects, and other historical artifacts.

Mountain Oasis Park is located on the outskirts of Majmaah and includes green spaces and walking paths within a rocky, mountainous setting.

Education

The governorate is home to Majmaah University, a public university established in 2009. The university includes several colleges covering fields such as medicine, engineering, sciences, education, and business administration.

Transportation

Sports

Majmaah is home to several football clubs, including Al-Fayha, Al-Faisaly, and Al-Mujazzal, which play at Majmaah Sports City Stadium.

Notable people

• Mohammed bin Jubair, former Minister of Justice
• Adel al-Jubeir, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and former Foreign Affairs Minister
• Abdulaziz al-Tuwaijri, former deputy head of the Saudi National Guard

See also

• Provinces of Saudi Arabia
• List of governorates of Saudi Arabia
• List of cities and towns in Saudi Arabia

References