Mecca Governorate
Governorate of Saudi Arabia
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Mecca Governorate, officially the Holy Capital Governorate, is one of the governorates in Mecca Province, Saudi Arabia.[1] It is largely continuous with the city of Mecca, the holiest city of Islam.
Country
Saudi Arabia
Saudi ArabiaHoly Capital Governorate
محافظة العاصمة المقدسة | |
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| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Province | Mecca Province |
| Area | |
• Total | 3,852 km2 (1,487 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 2,427,924 |
| • Density | 630.3/km2 (1,632/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Demographics
The population of Mecca governorate is 2,427,924 people according to the 2022 census, growing around 3.1% per year.[1]
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 1,402,944 |
| 2010 | 1,684,408 |
| 2022 | 2,427,924 |