Al-Aqiq
City and Governorate in Al-Baha Province, Saudi Arabia
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Al-Aqiq (Arabic: العقيق, romanized: al-‘Aqīq) is a city and governorate in Al-Baha Province of Saudi Arabia. It is the largest governorate by area in the province and includes several towns and villages.[1][2][3]
Al-Aqiq
العقيق | |
|---|---|
City and Governorate | |
Location of Al-Aqiq within Al-Baha Province | |
| Country |  Saudi Arabia |
| Province | Al-Baha Province |
| Region | Hejaz |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Al-Aqiq Municipality |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Metro | 37,608 (Al-Aqiq Governorate) |
| Time zone | UTC+03:00 (SAST) |
| Area code | 017 |
Transportation
Air
Al-Baha Province is served by King Saud Domestic Airport,[4] located in Al-Aqiq, offering domestic flights only. For international travel, residents use nearby airports such as Abha International Airport, Taif International Airport, or King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah.