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Tabuk
مِنْطَقَة تَبُوْك (Arabic)
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Map of Saudi Arabia with Tabuk highlighted
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| Coordinates: 28°0′N 37°0′E / 28.000°N 37.000°E / 28.000; 37.000 | |
| Country |  Saudi Arabia |
| Capital | Tabuk |
| Boroughs | 6 |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Fahd bin Sultan |
| • Deputy Governor | Khalid bin Saud bin Abdullah bin Faisal Al Saud[1] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 146,072 km2 (56,399 sq mi) |
| Population
(2017 census)
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| • Total | 910,030 |
| • Density | 6.2/km2 (16/sq mi) |
| ISO 3166-2 |
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Tabuk (Arabic: مِنْطَقَة تَبُوْك Minṭaqat Tabūk) is a provinceofSaudi Arabia, located along the northwestern coast of the country, facing Egypt across the Red Sea. It has an area of 146,072 km2 and a population of 910,030 (2017).[2] Its capital is Tabuk. The governor is Fahd bin Sultan since 1987.[3] In recent years, the province has received substantial media attention due to the Saudi government's planned Neom City project in the province.[4]
The history of the Tabuk region dates back to 5,000 years ago. The region is identified with the land of Madyan. The region is traversed by the Hejaz Railway, which was a focus for attacks during the Arab Revolt of 1916–1918.[5] The province has traditionally been inhabited by the Howeitat tribe.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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| 1992 | 486,134 | — |
| 2004 | 691,716 | +2.98% |
| 2010 | 796,425 | +2.38% |
| 2018 | 930,507 | +1.96% |
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Tabuk is an active commercial center, serving pilgrims passing through towards Mecca. Due to its moderate climate, it's also the site of several dairy and poultry farms. The region (Astra) exports flowers to Europe, mainly lilies, statices and gladiolas.[7] In the past, a narrow-gauge railway (1,050 mm / 3 ft 511⁄32 in track gauge) ran from DamascustoMedina through Tabuk. Remains of the railway can be found in Tabuk, where a large station was built. The station has since been restored.[8]
The governors of the region since 1926 are as follows:[9]
Places adjacent to Tabuk Province
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