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Farasān, Saudi Arabia
Jazan Region · Saudi Arabia
Farasān is a small city in Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia with a population of 10,527. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Farasān
Farasan city or Farasan town, main town of the Farasan Governorate and located in the Jizan Province of Saudi Arabia, is the largest settlement and administrative center of the Farasan Islands in the Red Sea. It is situated in the east of Greater Farasan Island, the largest island of the Farasan Archipelago. The town has a population of 10,118 as of 2022. Fishing and pearl diving have long formed the backbone of the town's traditional economy. Tourism now plays a major role in the town's modern economic growth alongside government employment and marine fisheries.
People
Climate
| Population | 10,527 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.7022°, 42.1183° |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh |
| Country | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia |
| State / Province | Jazan Region |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 4.9 inches (124 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Farasān
Farasān is a small city in Saudi Arabia (Jazan Region) with a population of 10,527. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 4.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Riyadh.
Climate in Farasān
Farasān has an average annual temperature of 29.7°C (85°F). The hottest month is Sep (32.4°C), the coldest is Feb (26.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 500 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above Saudi Arabia avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 2,287.2 sq mi (5,923.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.7022°N, 42.1183°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yar, Jabal (85 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yar, Jabal | Volcanic field | 305 m (1,001 ft) | 1810 | 85 km |
| Tair, Jebel at | Stratovolcano | 244 m (801 ft) | 2008 | 132 km |
| Zubair Group | Shield | 191 m (627 ft) | 2013 | 184 km |
| Birk, Harrat al | Volcanic field | 587 m (1,926 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
Farasān has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 70°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (0.8") and June the driest (0.1").
Schools in Farasān
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ثانوية تحفيظ القران للبنات بفرسان | - | - | - | - |
| المدرسة المتوسطة والثانوية بفرسان للبنات | - | - | - | - |
| الابتدائية الثالثة للبنات بفرسان | - | - | - | - |
| ابتدائية فرسان | - | - | - | - |
| مجمع تحفيظ القرآن ومتوسطة فرسان | - | - | - | - |
| المدرسة الابتدائية الثانية بفرسان | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Farasān
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Farasān
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| متحف الزيلعي |
Farmers Markets in Farasān
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farasan Fish Market |
Castles in Farasān
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Farasān
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Farasān
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Farasān
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport | GIZ | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Farasān
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Saudi Post | |
| SMSA |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Farasān
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Najid historic mosque | |
| جامع شهداء الواجب |
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What is the population of Farasān?
Farasān has a population of 10,527 residents and is located in Saudi Arabia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 2,287.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Farasān?
Farasān has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 327 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 4.9 inches.