Najran
Najran, a large city in southwestern Saudi Arabia, is home to Al-Ukhdood — an archaeological site mentioned in the Quran's Surah Al-Buruj — alongside one of the Arabian Peninsula's largest dams, Wadi Najran Dam. The surrounding mountains hold rock inscriptions and archaeological sites, while date palms and agricultural land shape the city's character. A regional capital with a heritage-rich centre, Najran draws on a long tradition of farming and trade in a corner of the country that borders Yemen.
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- Population505,652
- Nearest water from center 3.1 km1.9 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 5.6 km3.5 mi
Najran: quick answers
Where is Najran?
Najran is in Saudi Arabia.
How do you get to Najran?
The nearest airport is Najran (EAM), about 45 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Najran?
The warmest month is July, averaging 28°C83°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 16°C61°F. The wettest month is April, with about 17 mm0.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Najran?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.