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Sakakah, Saudi Arabia
Al Jawf Region · Saudi Arabia
Sakakah is a large city in Al Jawf Region, Saudi Arabia with a population of 128,332. Elevation: 1,821 ft (555 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
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About Sakakah
Sakākā, often spelled Sakakah is a city in northwestern Saudi Arabia which is the capital of Al-Jawf Province. It is located at 650 metres above sea level just to the north of the An Nafud desert. Sakakah had a population of 204,174 at the 2022 census.
People
Climate
| Population | 128,332 |
| Population Density | 3,324 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,821 ft (555 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.9697°, 40.2064° |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh |
| Country | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia |
| State / Province | Al Jawf Region |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 92°F (34°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 2.5 inches (63 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sakakah
Sakakah is a large city in Saudi Arabia (Al Jawf Region) with a population of 128,332. The city sits at an elevation of 1,821 feet (555 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 92°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 2.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Riyadh.
Climate in Sakakah
Sakakah has an average annual temperature of 22.6°C (73°F). The hottest month is Aug (33.2°C), the coldest is Jan (10.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 58 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.0°F |
| 35% above Saudi Arabia avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 92°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,821 ft (555 m) |
| Area | 38.6 sq mi (100.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,324/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.9697°N, 40.2064°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 92°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 92°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 87°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4 in |
Sakakah has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 50°F in January to 92°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 2.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (0.5") and May the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Sakakah
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Jouf University | University | — | — |
| الادارة العامة لتقنية المعلومات والمشاريع التقنية | College | — | — |
| المبنى الاجتماعي والتجاري | College | — | — |
| المختبر المركزي | College | — | — |
| المكتبة المركزية | University | — | — |
| جامعة الجوف بنات | University | — | — |
| عمادة القبول والتسجيل | College | — | — |
| قاعة مؤتمرات | College | — | — |
| كلية الاداب وكلية الاعمال | University | — | — |
| كلية الشريعة والقانون | College | — | — |
| كلية العلوم | College | — | — |
| كلية العلوم الادارية والانسانية | University | — | — |
| كلية القانون | University | — | — |
| كلية الهندسة | College | — | — |
| كلية طب الاسنان | College | — | — |
| كلية علوم الحاسب والمعلومات | College | — | — |
| مبنى إدارة الجامعة | University | — | — |
| مبنى السنة التحضيرية | University | — | — |
Schools in Sakakah
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| مدرسة الطوير الابتدائية | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة الملك عبدالعزيز | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة رياض المواهب | — | — | — | — |
| مدارس الأندلس | — | — | — | — |
| عمار بن ياسر | — | — | — | — |
| مدارس العمرية الاهلية | — | — | — | — |
| مدارس الجوف الأهلية | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة العباس بن عبدالمطلب المتوسطة للبنين | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة قرطبة الإبتدائية للبنين | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Sakakah
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| متحف نواف الخالدي |
Farmers Markets in Sakakah
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| داون تاون | |||||
| سمينا | |||||
| مجمع العقارية للجوالات |
Hotels in Sakakah
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sakakah
27 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Sakakah
7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Sakakah
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Sakakah
3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sakakah
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Sakakah
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Sakakah
52 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Sakakah
10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Sakakah
4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Sakakah
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Sakakah
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Jawf International Airport | AJF | Large Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sakakah
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Masjid Shaykh Faysal | |
| Mosque | |
| الجريد | |
| الرحمانية | |
| الريان | |
| السمارة | |
| العيشان | |
| المليح | |
| جامع الخطيب | |
| جامع السبيعي | |
| جامع خادم الحرمين الشريفين | |
| مسجد الربيع | |
| مسجد الفلاح | |
| مسجد الفهاد | |
| مصلى العيد | |
| مصلى العيد |
Quick Facts
Around Sakakah
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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What is the population of Sakakah?
Sakakah has a population of 128,332 residents and is located in Saudi Arabia. The population density is 3,324 people per square mile, spread across 38.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sakakah?
Sakakah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 92°F in July. The area receives 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 2.5 inches.