Al-Ghat
Al-Ghat (Arabic: El-Gh'at الغاط') or Elghat "Alghat" is a small town in Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia. It is located 230 kilometres (140 mi) by road northwest of Riyadh.[1] As of the 2016 census it had a population of 16500 people.[2]
Al-Ghat الغاط | |
|---|---|
  Al-Ghat | |
| Coordinates: 26°1′36″N 44°57′39″E | |
| Country |  |
| Province | Riyadh Province |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 16,500 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EAT) |
A joint Saudi-Belgian Mission (2013–14) confirmed the archaeological, epigraphic and historic high potential of the Al-Ghat region.
References
- Maps (Map). Google Maps.
- "Saudi Arabia: largest cities and towns and statistics of their population". World Gazetteer. Archived from the original on 18 February 2012. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
Capital: Riyadh | |
3. www.alghat.gov.sa
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