Turabah
Town in Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia
Turabah is a city in Hejaz in Saudi Arabia, located in the valley of the same name. Turubah is located south of the mountain of Hadhn, to the southeast of Mecca. It is therefore considered on the border between the topographic regions of Hejaz and Najd. The town's traditional inhabitants are the tribe of Al-Bugum. The population of Turubah was 42,810 in 2004, while now in 2020 about 100,000.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 5,324
- Coordinates
- 21.214, 41.633
- Timezone
- Asia/Riyadh
- Elevation
- 1164 m
Overview of Turabah
Turabah — a tiny locality in Saudi Arabia — is worth a place on your map. About 5,324 people are based here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. What stands out most: nature and sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 1,164 metres.
Things to do in Turabah
Nature in Turabah
(3)On the nature side, Turabah offers National Parks, Nature Reserves and Wildlife. All of it is drawn from Turabah's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Sports in Turabah
(1)The sports shortlist for Turabah: Hunting. All of it is drawn from Turabah's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Turabah
Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Turabah is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Saudi Arabia and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Asia/Riyadh.
Similar destinations
Places near Turabah that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Turabah known for?
- Turabah, in Saudi Arabia, is best known for nature and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 5,324 residents.
- What can you do in Turabah?
- Recorded activities in Turabah include National Parks, Nature Reserves, Wildlife and Hunting. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Turabah?
- Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Turabah located?
- Turabah is located in Saudi Arabia. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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