Najran — the database of addresses and phone numbers of companies and city objects Najran

Languages:

nld

deu

fra

eng

spn

ita

rus

Add to favourites

Please, create an account to have access to all features

Login*
Password*
Email*

You can provide us with your Name and Surname

Name*
Surname*
* — required	I want to play the game
Send

Sign in to Citycatalogue

Password:

Forgot password?

Fresh on CC:

Please try and report
any bugs or requests.
Thank you!

Registration

Have an account?


Home / Saudi Arabia / Najran

Najran

Population: 246800 people.

Area: 47 km².

Najran is a city in southwestern Saudi Arabia near the frontier with Yemen. It is the capital of Najran Province. Designated a New town by the Saudi Government in 1965, Najran is one of the fastest-growing cities in the kingdom, its population having risen from 47,500 in (1974) and 90,983 in 1992 to 246,880 in 2004 . Saudi Arabia annexed 'Asir, Najran, and Jizan from Yemen in 1934. The population belongs mostly to the ancient tribe of Yam. Najran city is famous for its archeological significance. It once was the home to an old Christian community that came into conflict with the Jewish rulers of Yemen, which ended in their being massacred. Later there was a religious discussion between them and the Islamic prophet Muhammad, which was inconclusive but ended with signing a treaty between the two parties. Most of the people of the region converted later to Islam.

Report about mistake (Ctrl+Enter)

Add a photo

Photoreport

Reviews (0)


Haven’t found your object in our catalogue? Add it! It’s easy and absolutely free!

February, 10

• Diplomatic Worker's Day (Russia)

This professional holiday was founded by the Decree of the President of Russia № 1279 from October, 31st, 2002 in commemoration of 200-year-old anniversary of Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Among diplomats also there is a version, that Day of the diplomatic worker is celebrated on February, 10th as this day in 1549 there was earliest mention of the Ambassadorial Order, the first foreign policy department of Russia.

Add your city

Add your object to the catalogue

Top 50

All countries

Cities