Hofuf
This substantial Arabian city set within a vast oasis, where a large mud-brick fortress with rounded towers rises at a busy intersection, surrounded by date-palm country and traditional markets drawing independent travellers to the region.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population293,179
- Nearest water from center 1.3 km0.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 5.5 km3.4 mi
Nearest airports
Hofuf: quick answers
Where is Hofuf?
Hofuf is in Saudi Arabia, about 130 km81 miles in a straight line from Dammam.
How do you get to Hofuf?
The nearest airport is Hofuf (HOF), about 25 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Hofuf?
The warmest month is July, averaging 37°C98°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 14°C58°F. The wettest month is December, with about 16 mm0.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Hofuf?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 5 restaurants and 17 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Hofuf?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Udhailiyah and Al Battaliyah.