Uyun AlJiwa governorate
Governorate in Al-Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Uyun AlJiwa (Officially: Uyun AlJiwa Governorate, a.k.a. Al Uyun, Al Jiwa, and Oyounaljewa, Arabic: محافظة عيون الجواء) is a Saudi governorate in northwestern Al-Qassim Region, less than 30 kilometres (19 mi) northwest of Buraydah, the provincial capital city. The name translates to The Valley's Ponds, and it derives from the water ponds which used to surround the area. It is most famous for the past societies which used to live in the area and its ancient historic sites. People of Al Jiwa are distinguished from other people in Al-Qassim Region by their accent.
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Uyun AlJiwa
Uyun AlJiwa Governorate or Al Uyun | |
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Governorate | |
Coordinates: 26°29′55″N 43°37′56″E | |
Country | Saudi Arabia |
Region | Al-Qassim Region |
Government | |
• المحافظ | محمد بن عبدالله الحجاج |
• Governor | Mohammad bin Abdullah Al-Hajjaj |
Area | |
• Total | 120 km2 (50 sq mi) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 26,544 |
• Density | 221.2/km2 (573/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+3 (AST) |
Area code | 06 |
Website | www.OyoonJiwa.com |
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