Al-Namas
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al-Namas
النماص | |
|---|---|
 Al Maqar Palace | |
  al-Namas | |
| Coordinates: 19°07′12″N 42°07′48″E / 19.12000°N 42.13000°E[1] | |
| Country |  Saudi Arabia |
| Province | Asir Province |
| Elevation | 2,385 m (7,825 ft) |
| Population (2016)[2] | |
• Total | 53,908 |
| Area code | +966 17 |
Al-Namas (Arabic: النماص) is a governorate in Asir Province,[3] Saudi Arabia about 120 kilometres (75 mi) north of Abha.
Al-Namas is slightly wetter than Abha, with about 10–30 mm (0.39–1.18 in) higher average monthly rainfall from February to April and about 5–15 mm (0.20–0.59 in) lower monthly rainfall during September and October.[citation needed]
Education
The Al-Namas Branch of Bisha University includes a Community College, a College of Arts & Sciences for male students and another for girls, and a College of Health Sciences for Girls. Al-Namas also has a technical college which offers vocational training for boys.