Al-Dawadmi
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Al-Dawadmi
محافظة الدوادمي (Arabic) | |
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| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Province | Riyadh Province |
| Area | |
• Total | 27,740 km2 (10,710 sq mi) |
| Population (2022 census[1]) | |
• Total | 456,684 |
| • Density | 16.46/km2 (42.64/sq mi) |
Al-Dawadmi Governorate is a Saudi governorate located in the northwest of the Riyadh Region. It is affiliated with the Emirate of Riyadh. It is bordered to the east by the Shaqra and Murat governorates, to the west by the Afif Governorate and Al-Rass Governorate (which administratively belongs to Al-Qassim Region), to the north by Unaizah, Al-Mithnab, and Al-Bukayriyah (all part of Al-Qassim), and also by a section of the administrative boundary of Buraidah city (the capital of Al-Qassim). To the south, it borders Al-Quwayiyah Governorate.
These governorates are adjacent to the northern part of the administrative scope of the city of Buraidah, which serves as the seat of the emirate of the Qassim region.
The area of Al-Dawadmi is approximately 27,740 km2, ranking 5th among the region's governorates in size. The administrative center spans about 30,000 km2, with an average width of 215 km. The population is 456,684 according to the 2022 Saudi census. The governorate lies mostly within what is known as the Arabian Shield. Its highest elevation is 1307 meters at Mount Al-Nair in the far west, and the lowest is 660 meters in the far northeast. It is unique among Riyadh Region's governorates for having a regional airport.[2]
Name origin
The name "Al-Dawadmi" is believed to be derived from the abundance of a particular type of tree, called Al-Dawadim, known for its use in tanning processes. Alternatively, it may refer to the abundance of samar and talh trees, known for producing a red sap resembling blood.[3]