Abqaiq
This Saudi town in the Eastern Region whose modern identity was shaped entirely by oil: before Saudi Aramco's discovery of a major oil field here around 1940, the settlement was known by a different name and held little regional significance. Today Abqaiq serves as the administrative capital of its governorate and a hub for Aramco's core operations, positioned between Dammam and Al-Ahsa, with UNESCO World Heritage sites accessible in the wider region.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population29,474
- Nearest water from center 10 km6.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 11 km6.9 mi
Nearest airports
Abqaiq: quick answers
Where is Abqaiq?
Abqaiq is in Saudi Arabia, about 71 km44 miles in a straight line from Dammam.
How do you get to Abqaiq?
The nearest airport is Hofuf (HOF), about 1 hr 5 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Abqaiq?
The warmest month is July, averaging 36°C98°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 14°C58°F. The wettest month is December, with about 18 mm0.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Abqaiq?
OpenStreetMap lists 14 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Abqaiq?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Al Battaliyah.