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Ta’if, Saudi Arabia
Mecca Region · Saudi Arabia
Ta’if is a major city in Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia with a population of 688,693. Elevation: 5,486 ft (1,672 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
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About Ta’if
Taif is a city and governorate in Mecca Province in Saudi Arabia. Located at an elevation of 1,879 m (6,165 ft) in the slopes of the Hijaz Mountains, which themselves are part of the Sarat Mountains, the city has a population of 563,282 people in 2022, making it one of the most populous cities in the kingdom.
People
Climate
| Population | 688,693 |
| Population Density | 5,557 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,486 ft (1,672 m) |
| Coordinates | 21.2703°, 40.4158° |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh |
| Country | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia |
| State / Province | Mecca Region |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 5.9 inches (149 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ta’if
Ta’if is a major city in Saudi Arabia (Mecca Region) with a population of 688,693. The city sits at an elevation of 5,486 feet (1,672 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 5.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Riyadh.
Climate in Ta’if
Ta’if has an average annual temperature of 23.5°C (74°F). The hottest month is Aug (30°C), the coldest is Jan (16°C). Average annual precipitation is 153 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.4°F |
| 30% above Saudi Arabia avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,486 ft (1,672 m) |
| Area | 123.9 sq mi (321.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,557/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.2703°N, 40.4158°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Riyadh |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kishb, Harrat (197 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kishb, Harrat | Volcanic field | 1,475 m (4,839 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4 in |
Ta’if has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 58°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.3") and April the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Ta’if
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taif University - Female college | University | — | Visit → |
| Taif university Medicine College | University | — | Visit → |
| الكلية التقنية للبنات | College | — | — |
| الكلية التقنية للبنين بالطائف | College | — | — |
| جامعة | University | — | Visit → |
| جامعة الطائف | University | — | Visit → |
| جامعة الطائف الجديدة | University | — | — |
| كلية الآداب | College | — | — |
| كلية السياحة والفندقة | College | — | — |
Schools in Ta’if
51+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| مدارس شروق المملكة العالمية | — | — | — | — |
| جنتي للأطفال | — | — | — | — |
| Hawazin Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة ثقيف الثانوية بنين | — | — | — | — |
| الثانوية العشرون | — | — | — | — |
| المدرسة السابعة والسبعون الابتدائية | — | — | — | — |
| معهد التربية الفكرية بنين | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة أبي محجن الثقفي المتوسطة | — | — | — | — |
| مدارس الشافي الأهلية | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة ثانوية قرطبة بنين | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة القيم الأسفل الابتدائية بنين | — | — | — | — |
| متوسطة جبل غزوان | — | — | — | — |
| مدارس الأندلس الأهلية | — | — | — | — |
| مدارس فرقان بحوايا | — | — | — | — |
| متوسطة الريان | — | — | — | — |
| عمار بن ياسر الابتدائية | — | — | — | — |
| متوسطة اليرموك | — | — | — | — |
| الملك فيصل الإبتدائية | — | — | — | — |
| مدارس الجيل النموذجية للبنين | — | — | — | — |
| مدارس فرقان لتحفيظ القرآن الكريم | — | — | — | — |
| مدارس صفوة الفرسان | — | — | — | — |
| مركز زينب بنت الرسول | — | — | — | — |
| ثانوية الملك خالد | — | — | — | — |
| متوسطة مصعب بن عمير | — | — | — | — |
| ابتدائية الحارث بن كلدة | — | — | — | — |
| مدارس فرقان بحوايا | — | — | — | — |
| مدارس شروق المملكة العالمية | — | — | — | — |
| روضة كيان | — | — | — | — |
| Hawazin Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة ثقيف الثانوية بنين | — | — | — | — |
| الثانوية العشرون | — | — | — | — |
| المدرسة السابعة والسبعون الابتدائية | — | — | — | — |
| معهد التربية الفكرية بنين | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة أبي محجن الثقفي المتوسطة | — | — | — | — |
| مدارس الشافي الأهلية | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة ثانوية قرطبة بنين | — | — | — | — |
| مدرسة القيم الأسفل الابتدائية بنين | — | — | — | — |
| متوسطة جبل غزوان | — | — | — | — |
| مدارس الأندلس الأهلية | — | — | — | — |
| جنتي للأطفال | — | — | — | — |
| متوسطة الريان | — | — | — | — |
| عمار بن ياسر الابتدائية | — | — | — | — |
| متوسطة اليرموك | — | — | — | — |
| الملك فيصل الإبتدائية | — | — | — | — |
| مدارس الجيل النموذجية للبنين | — | — | — | — |
| مدارس فرقان لتحفيظ القرآن الكريم | — | — | — | — |
| مدارس صفوة الفرسان | — | — | — | — |
| مركز زينب بنت الرسول | — | — | — | — |
| ثانوية الملك خالد | — | — | — | — |
| متوسطة مصعب بن عمير | — | — | — | — |
| ابتدائية الحارث بن كلدة | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Ta’if
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Ta’if
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Sharif Museum | ||||
| Shubra Palace |
Libraries in Ta’if
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| المكتبة العامة | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ta’if
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegetable market | |||||
| أسواق سارة | |||||
| السوق المركزي للخضار والفواكه | |||||
| السوق المركزي للخضار والفواكه | |||||
| حراج المسترجعات | |||||
| حراج المسترجعات | |||||
| سوق الطيور | |||||
| سوق الطيور | |||||
| سوق الغنم | |||||
| سوق الغنم |
Hotels in Ta’if
20 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ta’if
52 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ta’if
28 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Ta’if
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Ta’if
3 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Ta’if
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in Ta’if
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Ta’if
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ta’if
59 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Ta’if
21 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Ta’if
10 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Ta’if
5 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ta’if
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ta’if
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Taif International Airport | TIF | Large Airport |
| Mecca East Airport | — | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Ta’if
13 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| aramex | |
| aramex | |
| aramex | |
| aramex | |
| DHL | |
| DHL | |
| Saudi Post | |
| SMSA Express | |
| SMSA Express | |
| UPS | |
| UPS | |
| Zajil | |
| Zajil |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ta’if
36 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abdullah Al-Saad Mosque | |
| Abdullah Ibn Abbas Mosque | |
| Al Amir Mit'eb Mosque | |
| Al-Madhoun Mosque | |
| Ash Sherbi Mosque | |
| King Fahad ibn Abdul Aziz Mosque | |
| King Faisal Mosque | |
| Msajid Al Sarieh | |
| Msajid Farooq | |
| Msajid Khulafa al Rashdeen | |
| Msjd Alkw'e | |
| Tariq ibn Ziyad Mosque | |
| جامع ابن القيم | |
| جامع الأمير سلطان | |
| جامع الإحسان | |
| جامع الجوهرة | |
| جامع الحمودي | |
| جامع السعيد | |
| جامع السلام | |
| جامع القاضي |
Explore Near Ta’if
Quick Facts
Around Ta’if
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
🇸🇦 About Saudi Arabia
Frequently Asked Questions About Ta’if
What is the population of Ta’if?
Ta’if has a population of 688,693 residents and is located in Saudi Arabia. The population density is 5,557 people per square mile, spread across 123.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ta’if?
Ta’if enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 5.9 inches.