Sahil, Saudi Arabia

18°55′43″N 41°56′31″E / 18.9286°N 41.9419°E / 18.9286; 41.9419

Sahil
ساحل
Sahil
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Country Saudi Arabia
ProvinceAsir
Government
 • PrinceFaisal bin Khalid bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud
Elevation
389 m (1,276 ft)
Population
 • Total
5,000
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EAT)

Sahil (also transliterated as Sahel, Arabic: ساحل) is the capital and the most populous city in the governorate of Bareq. It is located at an elevation of 389 metres (1,276 ft) and has a population of 5,000 .[1][2] It is the capital of ″Isba'i″ tribe.[3][4] Khamis as Sahil was one of the greatest Tihama (held on Thursday) of the neighbourhood.[5]

Climate

Sahil has an arid tropical climate with an average annual temperature of 86.5 °F (30.3 °C). January typically sees daytime highs of 82 °F (28 °C) and lows of 64 °F (18 °C), while July has average daytime highs of 92 °F (33 °C) and lows of 69 °F (21 °C). With an average annual temperature of 66.8 °F (19.3 °C).[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ Scoville, Sheila A. (1979). Gazetteer of Arabia: A Geographical and Tribal History of the Arabian Peninsula - ßĘČ Google. ISBN 9783201010900. Retrieved 2014-01-29.
  2. ^ "Khamis as Sahil (Khamisassahil) - Mintaqat 'Asir Map, Weather and Photos - Saudi Arabia: populated place - Lat:18.9286 and Long:41.9419". Getamap.net. Retrieved 2014-01-29.
  3. ^ Scoville, Sheila A. (1979). Gazetteer of Arabia: A Geographical and Tribal History of the Arabian Peninsula - ßĘČ Google. ISBN 9783201010900. Retrieved 2014-01-29.
  4. ^ A Handbook of Arabia: Volume I. General - Great Britain. Naval Intelligence Division, Great Britain. Naval Intelligence Division. Geographical Section - ßĘČ Google. 1920. Retrieved 2014-01-29.
  5. ^ A Handbook of Arabia - ßĘČ Google. 1917. Retrieved 2014-01-29.
  6. ^ "Khamis As Sahil, Saudi Arabia Weather Averages | Monthly Average High and Low Temperature | Average Precipitation and Rainfall days". World Weather Online. Retrieved 2014-01-29.
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