Abha
The capital of the Asir region in the highlands of southwestern Saudi Arabia.
- Region
- Asir
- Country
- Saudi Arabia
- Known for
- Highland climate, Sarawat mountains
Overview
Abha is the principal city of the Asir highlands in southwestern Saudi Arabia, sitting at high altitude on the Sarawat range. Its cool climate and terraced mountainsides distinguish it from most of the Peninsula.
Region
Asir's mountain villages, stone-and-slate architecture, and agricultural terraces form one of Arabia's most distinctive cultural landscapes.
Sources
- ياقوت الحموي، معجم البلدان، 626هـ — للسياق الجغرافي للسروات؛ يُوسَّع من التاريخ المحلي
Last reviewed: 2026-07-09