Adhen, Ras Al Khaimah
Town in the United Arab Emirates
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Adhen (Arabic: اذن) is a town in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah of the United Arab Emirates. It was formerly the location of the Desert Regiment and Mortar Troop of the Trucial Oman Scouts.[2] Traditionally, Adhen was home to members of the Mazari tribe.[3] In an area normally noted for its high levels of rainfall and fertility in the Winter and Spring, Adhen enjoyed record levels of rainfall in 2020 – according to local residents, the heaviest in 30 years.[4]
Adhen | |
|---|---|
  Adhen Location within United Arab Emirates | |
| Coordinates: 25°27′31″N 56°0′56″E | |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Emirate | Ras Al Khaimah |
| Elevation | 143 m (469 ft) |
| Population (2023) | |
• Total | 5,196[1] |
| Time zone | +04:00 |
