Riffa
Riffa, in Bahrain's Southern Governorate, is a city split into two distinct halves by the Haninia Valley — East Riffa, where the historic Riffa Fort stands among older landmarks, and West Riffa, which serves as a seat of government. The centre offers a walkable café and restaurant scene, and the wider region is ringed by UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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- Population115,495
- Nearest water from center 1.2 km0.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 5.8 km3.6 mi
Nearest airports
Riffa: quick answers
Where is Riffa?
Riffa is in Bahrain, about 56 km35 miles in a straight line from Dammam.
How do you get to Riffa?
The nearest airport is Manama (BAH), about 34 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Riffa?
The warmest month is August, averaging 34°C93°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 17°C63°F. The wettest month is January, with about 16 mm0.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Riffa?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 65 restaurants and 15 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Riffa?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Hamad Town, Isa Town and Budaiya.