Al-Zulfi

Al-Zulfi
الزلفي
Governorate
Al-Zulfi City
Al-Zulfi City
Location of Al-Zulfi Governorate within Riyadh Province
Location of Al-Zulfi Governorate within Riyadh Province
Al-Zulfi is located in Saudi Arabia
Al-Zulfi
Al-Zulfi
Location within Saudi Arabia
CountrySaudi Arabia
ProvinceRiyadh Province
RegionNajd
SeatAl-Zulfi City
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • BodyAl-Zulfi Municipality
Area
 • Total
5,540 km2 (2,140 sq mi)
Population
 (2022)
 • Total
74,903
 • Density13.5/km2 (35.0/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+03:00 (SAST)
ISO 3166-2
SA-01
Area code011

Al-Zulfi (Arabic: الزلفي) is a governorate in Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia. The governorate covers an area of approximately 5,540 km2 (2,140 sq mi) and had a population of 74,903 according to the 2022 census. Al-Zulfi is associated with the Battle of Sabilla, which played a major part in the unification of Saudi Arabia.

History

Al-Zulfi is associated with the Battle of Sabilla fought in 1929 at Rawdat Sabilla. The battle was fought between the forces of King Ibn Saud and the Ikhwan militia, and played a major part in the unification of Saudi Arabia before the proclamation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1932. The governorate was subject to a drone attack during the war in the Middle East in March 2026.

Geography

Al-Zulfi is one of the 22 governorates of Riyadh Province in the Najd region of central Saudi Arabia. The governorate covers an area of approximately 5,540 km2 (2,140 sq mi). The Tuwaiq Mountains extend from the north of the Al-Zulfi governorate, and the governorate has the highest elevation in Riyadh province at 600 m (2,000 ft) above sea level. Al-Zulfi is located about 320 km (200 miles) northeast of Riyadh.

Demographics and economy

According to the 2010 census, the governorate had a population of 69,336 inhabitants, which increased to 74,903 in 2022. The population consisted of 44,805 males and 30,098 females. Majority of the population (68,317) resided in Al-Zulfi City. About 30% of the population of the governorate were non-Saudi citizens.

Al-Zulfi is one of the major date palm growing regions in Saudi Arabia. Several varieties of dates are cultivated in the governorate. The Zulfi Chamber of Commerce and Industry is a non-profit organisation which supports commercial establishments and businesses in Al-Zulfi Governorate.

See also

References

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  2. ↑ "Drone falls on residential area in Saudi Al-Zulfi governorate, no injuries reported". Al Arabiya. 10 March 2026. Archived from the original on 10 March 2026. Retrieved 2 November 2026.
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  9. ↑ Population by Gender, Govnernorate and Nationality (PDF) (Report). Government of Saudi Arabia. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 November 2019.
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  12. ↑ Al-Abdoulhadi, Ibrahim Abdoulhadi (2015). "Evaluation and Selection of Date Palm Varieties from Seedling Progeny in Saudi Arabia". Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology A. doi:10.17265/2161-6256/2015.01A.001.
  13. ↑ "Zulfi Chamber". Saudipedia. Government of Saudi Arabia. Archived from the original on 16 June 2026. Retrieved 2 November 2026.