Bareq
Bareq (Arabic: بارق; also transliterated as Bāriq), is one of the governorates of Asir in the north-west of the region, 120 km (75 mi) north of Abha. It occupies a distinct location midway between Tihama and Asir, 412 m (1,352 ft) above sea level. With an estimated population of 75,351, it is well off economically; the city has grown rapidly and has many government services and public utilities available. It is one of Asir's winter resorts because of its natural environment and mild winter weather. Bareq has valleys.
Bareq
بارق Bariq | |
|---|---|
Governorate | |
Bareq Skyline | |
| Nickname: عروس المجد ("Bride of Glory") | |
Bareq | |
| Coordinates: 18°55′56″N 41°56′38″E | |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Province | Asir |
| Joined Saudi Arabia | 1925 |
| Founded by | Bariq tribe, of Azd |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ahmed Awad Al-Bariqi |
| • Governor | Yahya Abdulrahman |
| Elevation | 412 m (1,352 ft) |
| Population 2015 | |
| • Total | 75,351 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EAT) |
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