Safwa City
City in Saudi Arabia
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Safwa City (Arabic: صفوى) is a city in the Qatif Governorate, located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.[1]
CountrySaudi Arabia
Safwa
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| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Province | Eastern Province |
| Governorate | Qatif Governorate |
| Region | Eastern Arabia |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Sayed Hussein Al-Sada (as of 2022) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 45,676 |
| Time zone | UTC+03:00 (SAST) |
Overview
Safwa is home to several government departments, public utilities, educational institutions, and a healthcare center, including Safwa General Hospital. The city’s residents work across a variety of sectors, including education, healthcare, banking, mining, oil and gas, and commerce. One of its most well-organized areas is the Al-Zahra neighborhood (also known as Urouba), which is considered one of the top neighborhoods in the Eastern Province. It features more than 1,200 residential units and covers an area of 336 hectare.
