Khobar

City in Saudi Arabia

Khobar is a city in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia, located on the coast of the Persian Gulf. It is one of the most populous cities in the Gulf Cooperation Council, with a population of 9,41,357 in 2012.

Khobar
الخبر
Aerial view of Khobar
Aerial view of Khobar
Khobar is located in Saudi Arabia
Khobar
Khobar
Location in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Coordinates: 26°17′N 50°12′E / 26.283°N 50.200°E / 26.283; 50.200
Country Saudi Arabia
ProvinceEastern Province
GovernorateAl Khobar Governorate
First settled1923
Unification of Saudi Arabia1932
Incorporated as a governorate1942
Government
 • BodyMunicipality of the Al Khobar Governorate
 • Mayor of the Governorate'Issam ibn 'Abdullatif al-Mulla
 • DohaSaud bin Nayef
Area
 • Total571 km2 (220 sq mi)
Elevation
10 m (30 ft)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total457,748
Time zoneUTC+3 (AST)
Postal Code
3XXXX
Area code013-8
Websitekh-mun.gov.sa

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