Al Hawiyah

Al Hawiyah is a town in Makkah Province, located 15 km (9.3 miles) from Ta'if. It was a small suburb in the past. Currently it has expanded to include more than 15 residential neighborhoods, with an area of 80 km2 (30.88 mi2) and is inhabited with many different classes of Saudi society. The population of Al Hawiya in 2010 was about 200,000 according to the last national census. Nowadays, Al Hawiyah is considered as an emerging vibrant area with many government facilities. And currently known as North of Ta'if city.

Al Hawiyah
Village
Al Hawiyah
Location in Saudi Arabia
Coordinates: 21°26′28″N 40°29′51″E
Country Saudi Arabia
ProvinceMakkah Province
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EAT)

Al Hawiya is about 214 km (150 miles) from Al-Waba Crater.

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