Sahil, Saudi Arabia

Coordinates: 18°55′43″N 41°56′31″E / 18.9286°N 41.9419°E

Sahil
ساحل
Sahil

Sahil At Night
Country  Saudi Arabia
Province Asir
Government
 • Prince Faisal bin Khalid bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud
Elevation 389 m (1,276 ft)
Population
 • Total 5,000
Time zone EAT (UTC+3)
 • Summer (DST) EAT (UTC+3)

Sahil (also transliterated as Sahel, Arabic: ساحل‎) is the capital and the most populous city in the governorate of Bareq. It is located at an elevation of 389 metres (1,276 ft) and has a population of 5,000 .[1][2] It is the capital of ″Isba'i″ tribe.[3][4] Khamis as Sahil was one of the greatest Tihama (held on Thursday) of the neighbourhood.[5]

Climate

Sahil has an arid tropical climate with an average annual temperature of 86.5 °F (30.3 °C). January typically sees daytime highs of 82 °F (28 °C) and lows of 64 °F (18 °C), while July has average daytime highs of 92 °F (33 °C) and lows of 69 °F (21 °C). With an average annual temperature of 66.8 °F (19.3 °C).[6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Gazetteer of Arabia: A Geographical and Tribal History of the Arabian Peninsula - ßĘČ Google. Books.google.com.sa. Retrieved 2014-01-29.
  2. ↑ "Khamis as Sahil (Khamisassahil) - Mintaqat `Asir Map, Weather and Photos - Saudi Arabia: populated place - Lat:18.9286 and Long:41.9419". Getamap.net. Retrieved 2014-01-29.
  3. ↑ Gazetteer of Arabia: A Geographical and Tribal History of the Arabian Peninsula - ßĘČ Google. Books.google.com.sa. Retrieved 2014-01-29.
  4. ↑ A Handbook of Arabia: Volume I. General - Great Britain. Naval Intelligence Division, Great Britain. Naval Intelligence Division. Geographical Section - ßĘČ Google. Books.google.com.sa. Retrieved 2014-01-29.
  5. ↑ A Handbook of Arabia - ßĘČ Google. Books.google.com.sa. Retrieved 2014-01-29.
  6. ↑ "Khamis As Sahil, Saudi Arabia Weather Averages | Monthly Average High and Low Temperature | Average Precipitation and Rainfall days". World Weather Online. Retrieved 2014-01-29.