Hofuf
Al-Hofuf (Arabic: ٱلْهُفُوف al-Hufūf, also spelled Hofuf or Hufuf, also known as "Al-Hasa", "Al-Ahsa" or "Al-Hassa") is the major urban city in the Al-Ahsa Oasis in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, with a population of 729,606 (as of 2022). It is also known for being one of the largest date producers in the world, and for its old markets and palaces.
Al Hofuf
ٱلْهُفُوف | |
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Sahood Fort in Hofuf | |
Al Hofuf Location in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | |
| Coordinates: 25°23′N 49°35′E | |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Province | Eastern |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Saud bin Talal |
| • Provincial governor | Saud bin Nayef Al Saud |
| Elevation | 154 m (505 ft) |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Total | 729,606 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 |
| Postal Code | (5 digits) |
| Area code | +966-13 |
| Website | www.Hofuf.gov.sa |
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