Sahil, Saudi Arabia Explained

18.9286°N 41.9419°W

Sahil
Native Name:ساحل
Official Name:Sahil
Native Name Lang:ar
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Saudi Arabia
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Asir
Leader Title:Prince
Leader Name:Faisal bin Khalid bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud
Elevation M:389
Population Total:5,000
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:EAT
Utc Offset:+3
Timezone Dst:EAT
Utc Offset Dst:+3

Sahil (also transliterated as, Arabic: ساحل) is the capital and the most populous city in the governorate of Bareq. It is located at an elevation of 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 86.5F. January typically sees daytime highs of 82F and lows of 64F, while July has average daytime highs of 92F and lows of 69F. With an average annual temperature of 66.8F.[6]

See also

Notes and References

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