Al Qunfudhah
Al Qunfudhah (Arabic: القنفذة), also known as Kunfuda, is a Saudi city in the Tihamah region on the coast of the Red Sea. Its population is the fourth largest in Makkah Province, the area of the governate is estimated at 5,195 km², which occupies about 3.65% of the area of the region and is ranked ninth among the governorates of the region in terms of area. It is also one of the large sea ports of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the Red Sea. Al Qunfudhah was founded in 1311 A.C-709 Hijri according to the ancient sources.
Al Qunfudhah
القنفذة | |
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City | |
| Nickname: The Ghadah of the South | |
Al Qunfudhah Location in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | |
| Coordinates: 19°7′35″N 41°4′44″E | |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Province | Makkah (Mecca) |
| Joined Saudi Arabia | 1925 |
| Government | |
| • City Governor | Fadha Al Bogami |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | 300,516 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Postal Code | (5 digits) |
| Area code | +966-17 |
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