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Tārūt, Saudi Arabia

Eastern Province · Saudi Arabia

Tārūt is a mid-size city in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia with a population of 85,371. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

85,371 Population 279/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
3.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Riyadh Timezone

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About Tārūt

Tārūt

Tarout Island, also spelled Tārūt, is an island in the Persian Gulf in the Qatif Governorate, located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Situated about six kilometers off Qatif mainland coast, the island is connected to Qatif City by three causeways. It stretches from Ras Tanura in the north to Qatif in the west and is the second-largest island in the Persian Gulf after Qeshm Island, covering an area of approximately 70 square kilometers. Tarout Island is home to several towns and villages, including Tārūt, Deyrah, and Darīn.

People

Population85,371
Density279/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain3.2 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population85,371
Population Density279 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates26.5733°, 50.0403°
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Country🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
State / ProvinceEastern Province
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average95°F (35°C)
Annual Precipitation3.2 inches (81 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tārūt

Tārūt is a mid-size city in Saudi Arabia (Eastern Province) with a population of 85,371. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 95°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Riyadh.

Climate in Tārūt

Tārūt has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is Jul (37.2°C), the coldest is Jan (15.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 90 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15.5°C / 60°F 10° / 21° 19.5
Feb 17.6°C / 64°F 11.6° / 23.7° 6.6
Mar 21.8°C / 71°F 14.7° / 28.8° 11.7
Apr 27.4°C / 81°F 20.2° / 34.5° 11.9
May 32.8°C / 91°F 24.5° / 41° 3.3
Jun 35.6°C / 96°F 27.8° / 43.4° 0.1
Jul 37.2°C / 99°F 29.4° / 45° 0.0
Aug 36.8°C / 98°F 28.9° / 44.7° 0.0
Sep 33.7°C / 93°F 25.5° / 41.9° 0.0
Oct 29.4°C / 85°F 21.4° / 37.4° 0.1
Nov 22.4°C / 72°F 15.8° / 28.9° 18.0
Dec 17.4°C / 63°F 11.7° / 23.2° 18.8
Tārūt has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 3.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 95°F Jul (35°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above Saudi Arabia avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average95°F (35°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area306.2 sq mi (793.1 km²)
Population Density279/sq mi
Coordinates26.5733°N, 50.0403°W
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.2"
92% below Saudi Arabia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 0.79"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 22, 2025.

Apr 3, 2025 48 km NE of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia M4.4 86 km
Apr 22, 2025 49 km NE of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia M4.3 84 km
Apr 4, 2025 41 km NE of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia M4.1 79 km
Mar 11, 2025 44 km NE of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia M4.0 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in Wettest
March 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in
April 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in
May 87°F (31°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 93°F (34°C) 0.0 in
July 95°F (35°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 94°F (34°C) 0.0 in
September 89°F (32°C) 0.0 in
October 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
November 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in

Tārūt has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 60°F in January to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.8") and May the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Tārūt

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مجمع الخليل بن أحمد التعليمي بالربيعية
مدرسة الربيعية الثانوية للبنات
مدرسة الربيعية المتوسطة للبنات
Tarout Highschool
tarout female highschool
Alanajah male highschool مدرسة النجاح الثانوية
the 9th female primary shool المدرسة التاسعة الابتدائية للبنات
مدرسة الساحل المتوسطة alsahel elementary school
مدرسة سيد الشهداء الابتدائية martyrs master primary school
Qays bin thabit primary school مدرسة قيس بن ثابت الابتدائية
المدرسة المتوسطة الاولى بسنابس
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Radio Stations near Tārūt

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BBC Arabic 1413 AM news, world middle east MP3 56 kbps
Bestfriend FM 91.1 opm, variety MP3
Radio Disney KSA 87.7 FM hot ac, pop MP3 128 kbps
SBA Khuzama Radio 90.5 FM islam music MP3 128 kbps
KSA Dance FM 101.5 dance, edm AAC
OFW Kabayan Radio 105.5 FM opm, variety AAC 64 kbps
SBA Saudia Radio 103.6 FM variety, world middle east MP3 128 kbps
V81 Radio KSA 94.3 FM opm, world middle east AAC+ 64 kbps
Saudia Radio 103.6 FM world middle east MP3

Museums in Tārūt

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aldirah asalah museum
Saudi Aramco Exhibit

Libraries in Tārūt

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
A3 Central Library0.0
مكتبة كامبوس0.0
مكتبة كامبوس0.0

Farmers Markets in Tārūt

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Lulu Mall Dammam
Lulu Mall Dammam
Tarout Fish and vegetables market #1
Tarout Fish and vegetables market #1
Tarout Fish and vegetables market #1
Tarout Fish and vegetables market #1

Restaurants in Tārūt

21 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Albahhar Pasteries
Almudyaf
Altahi
Castle Restuarant & Grill
Haidara Restaurant
Shahin
Shawarma King
Spicy Meal
باستا روما
مطعم أربعة منارات
مطعم أسوار الديرة
مطعم البخاري
مطعم الحوت
مطعم الساده
مطعم المضياف
مطعم بابا حماد
مطعم حوت الخليج
مطعم قصر تاروت
مطعم ومقهى السيف
مطعم ومقهى قلعة تاروت
معجنات ومشويات شاهين

Cafes in Tārūt

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

1981 Coffee & roastry
Ali Habib Cafe
Dunkin
Mountain Coffee Roasters
Thaqafat Cafe

Castles in Tārūt

2 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tarout Castle
Tarout castle

Clinics in Tārūt

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

المركز الصحي بتاروت

Gas Stations in Tārūt

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

abuljabbar gas station محطة العبدالجبار للمحروقات
Alhadda gas station محطة الحداد
Alnakheel gas station
Alsadiq Gas station
Ghanem Petrol Station
Meed Gas Station
SA #4692076995
Taibah Gas station
محطة البدرية

Banks in Tārūt

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BSF48
HSBC
Riyadh Bank - Tarout branch بنك الرياض -تاروت
Saudi National Bank

Shopping Malls in Tārūt

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Qatif City Mall

Gyms in Tārūt

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al-Abtal Gym

Stadiums & Teams in Tārūt

TeamLeagueDivision
Prince Mohammad bin Fahd Stadium
S1 The Stadium

Airports Near Tārūt

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bahrain International AirportBAHLarge Airport
King Abdulaziz Air BaseDHALarge Airport
King Fahd International AirportDMMLarge Airport
Jubail AirportMedium Airport
Ras Tanura AirportMedium Airport
Sheik Isa Air BaseMedium Airport
Abqaiq AirportSmall Airport
Abu Ali AirportSmall Airport
King Abdulaziz Naval BaseSmall Airport
Sakhir Air BaseSmall Airport

Post Offices in Tārūt

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office in Tarout

Treatment Centers in Tārūt

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alauwasat hospital
AlMana General Hospital
Health & Life Polyclinic
Millennium Dental center

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tārūt

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Al Khidr Mosque
Alfath Mosque
Arrasool Alazam Mosque
Imam Ali mosque
Imam Ali Mosque
Imam Ali Mosque مسجد الامام علي
Imam Hassan Mosque
sheikh fayez mosque in Tarout
مسجد الإمام الحسين
مسجد المحروس
مسجد المصطفى

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Riyadh
Elevation
4 m (13 ft)

Around Tārūt

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 24
Hospitals 6
Pharmacies 2
Restaurants 25
Cafes 4
Supermarkets 14
Banks 15
Museums 1
Parks 12
Police Stations 2
Places of Worship 2

Things to See Near Tārūt

2 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (1)
  • • White Sand Beach
🏰 Castles (1)
  • • Tarout castle

🇸🇦 About Saudi Arabia

Capital Riyadh
Population 33,699,947
Area 1,960,582 km²
GDP (USD) $1,218,584,533,333
GDP per capita $36,157
HDI 0.875
Life expectancy 78.7 years
Internet users 100.0%
Urban population 84.3%
Currency SAR (Rial)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +966
TLD .sa
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tārūt

What is the population of Tārūt?

Tārūt has a population of 85,371 residents and is located in Saudi Arabia. The population density is 279 people per square mile, spread across 306.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tārūt?

Tārūt has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 95°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.2 inches.

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