Al-Muzahmiyya Explained

Al-Muzahmiyya
Native Name:المزاحمية
Settlement Type:Town
Pushpin Map:Saudi Arabia
Coordinates:24.4822°N 46.2561°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Saudi Arabia
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Riyadh Province
Population Total:39865
Population As Of:2015
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:+3
Timezone Dst:EAT
Utc Offset Dst:+3

Al-Muzahmiyya Arabic: المزاحمية) is one of the fastest-growing towns in Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia. It is located by road southwest of Riyadh, on the important Riyadh-Mecca Highway.[1] As of the 2004 census it had a population of 24,224 people.[2] It lies in a wide valley known as Wadi al-Batin, and was founded in the 16th century as a colony of small independent farms and estates that later joined together to form one village. It is currently part of Al-Muzahmiyya Governorate. It's considered the west gate of the capital city of Saudi Arabia Riyadh

Al-Muzahmiyya has become number 1 destination for Riyadh residents due to its convenient location and its great attractions specially during winter season. The city is famous with its nature which combines golden sand dunes which are some of the world's great natural wonders in one side and the other side of the city is surrounded by mountains.

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Notes and References

  1. Maps. Google Maps.
  2. Web site: Saudi Arabia: largest cities and towns and statistics of their population . World Gazetteer . 27 August 2012 .