Al Kharj
Place in Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia
Kharj is a governorate in central Saudi Arabia. It is one of the important governorates in Saudi Arabia. Located southeast of the capital, Riyadh, it covers an area of 7640 mi2 and has a population of 376,325 people, according to the statistics of the General Authority for Statistics for 2010. The city of Al-Saih is the capital of modern Kharj and its administrative and economic center.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 100,763
- Coordinates
- 24.155, 47.335
- Timezone
- Asia/Riyadh
- Elevation
- 438 m
Overview of Al Kharj
Al Kharj is a mid-sized city in Saudi Arabia. The population is roughly 100,763. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Travel interests covered here include nature, adventure and culture.
Things to do in Al Kharj
Nature in Al Kharj
(5)Looking for nature? Al Kharj has Caves, Countryside, Lakes, Natural Places and Nature. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Al Kharj.
Adventure in Al Kharj
(2)Al Kharj records Adventure and Shooting Ranges under adventure. Everything listed here comes from what Al Kharj is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Culture in Al Kharj
(2)On the culture side, Al Kharj offers Museums and Religious Sites. It is a direct read of Al Kharj's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Water Sports in Al Kharj
(2)The water sports shortlist for Al Kharj: Sailboats and Water Sports. It is a direct read of Al Kharj's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Wellness in Al Kharj
(2)For wellness, expect Ranches and Turkish Baths. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Al Kharj.
Shopping in Al Kharj
(1)The shopping shortlist for Al Kharj: Shopping. Everything listed here comes from what Al Kharj is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Sports in Al Kharj
(1)Under sports, Al Kharj is tagged with Slopes. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Al Kharj.
Best time to visit Al Kharj
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Al Kharj is mid-sized: regional trains or buses usually get you in, and the centre is walkable. The local time zone is Asia/Riyadh.
Similar destinations
Places near Al Kharj that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Al Kharj known for?
- Al Kharj is mainly a destination for nature, adventure and culture, set in Saudi Arabia with around 100,763 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Al Kharj?
- You can plan around Caves, Countryside, Lakes, Natural Places and Nature in Al Kharj. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Al Kharj?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Al Kharj located?
- Administratively, Al Kharj sits in Saudi Arabia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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