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Thuqbah, Saudi Arabia

Eastern Province · Saudi Arabia

Thuqbah is a large city in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia with a population of 248,888. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

248,888 Population 872/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
3.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Riyadh Timezone

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About Thuqbah

Al-Thuqbah is one of the historic and most renowned neighborhoods in the city of Al-Khobar in the Eastern Province in Saudi Arabia, with a population of 248,888 as of 2022. It was originally constructed by ARAMCO in the early fifties. Due to its location and broad width, Al-Thuqbah is known to be the main entrance to Al-Khobar through Al-Dharan Street, which approaches from Half Moon Beach, connects Al-Khobar to Bahrain, Dammam, and Dhahran, and contains most centers and shopping malls. It is followed by Industrial Thuqbah and Al-Bayoniah District.

People

Population248,888
Density872/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain3.0 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population248,888
Population Density872 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates26.2602°, 50.2049°
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Country🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
State / ProvinceEastern Province
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average95°F (35°C)
Annual Precipitation3.0 inches (76 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Thuqbah

Thuqbah is a large city in Saudi Arabia (Eastern Province) with a population of 248,888. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 95°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 3.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Riyadh.

Climate in Thuqbah

Thuqbah has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is Jul (36.9°C), the coldest is Jan (16.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 90 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16.2°C / 61°F 10.6° / 21.7° 19.9
Feb 18.2°C / 65°F 12.5° / 23.8° 11.7
Mar 21.8°C / 71°F 15.3° / 28.4° 16.3
Apr 27°C / 81°F 20.3° / 33.6° 7.0
May 32.8°C / 91°F 25.6° / 40.1° 1.0
Jun 35.8°C / 96°F 28.3° / 43.4° 0.0
Jul 36.9°C / 98°F 29.5° / 44.3° 0.0
Aug 36.6°C / 98°F 29.4° / 43.8° 0.0
Sep 33.9°C / 93°F 26.4° / 41.4° 0.0
Oct 29.8°C / 86°F 22.7° / 36.8° 0.2
Nov 23.5°C / 74°F 17.3° / 29.7° 17.9
Dec 18.5°C / 65°F 12.8° / 24.2° 15.5
Thuqbah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. The area gets 331 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 3.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 95°F Jul (35°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above Saudi Arabia avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average95°F (35°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area285.5 sq mi (739.4 km²)
Population Density872/sq mi
Coordinates26.2602°N, 50.2049°W
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.0"
92% below Saudi Arabia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.83"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.28"

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 M4.4 123 km
Apr 22, 2025 49 km NE of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia M4.3 120 km
Apr 4, 2025 41 km NE of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia M4.1 116 km
Mar 11, 2025 44 km NE of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia M4.0 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in
March 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in Wettest
April 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
May 88°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 (35°C) 0.0 in
September 90°F (32°C) 0.0 in
October 83°F (29°C) 0.0 in
November 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in

Thuqbah has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 61°F in January to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.8") and May the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Thuqbah

Institution Type Founded Website
Prince Mohammed bin Fahad University University Visit →

Schools in Thuqbah

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
University Schools - Kindergarten
مدرسة رواد المدارات الاهلية - بنات
Dhahran Ahliyya Schools
Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Elementary School
المدرسة الخامسة الابتدائية للبنات بالظهران
المدرسة المتوسطة الثالثة للبنات بالظهران
Dhahran Middle School
University secondary schools
Higher Elementary Schools Boys
University Schools - General Management
International Philippines School Alkhobar
University Schools - Girls
International Philippines School Alkhobar
New World International School
مدرسة ابن جبير
Energy Star - Neft energies training center
Adult religious school
ISG
ISG - American & British Schools of Dhahran
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Radio Stations near Thuqbah

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BBC Arabic 1413 AM news, world middle east MP3 56 kbps
Bahrain FM 93.3 (BH) bahrain, bahrain fm 93.3 AAC 1066 kbps
Traditional Radio 95.0 (BH) bahrain, traditional radio 95.0 UNKNOWN
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
Voice of Ummah (BH) MP3 32 kbps
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 Thuqbah

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Saudi Aramco Exhibit
Taybeen Museum

Libraries in Thuqbah

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
A3 Central Library0.0
Building 8 Main Liberary0.0
Recreation Library0.0
مكتبة كامبوس0.0
مكتبة كامبوس0.0

Farmers Markets in Thuqbah

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Lulu Mall Dammam
Lulu Mall Dammam

Hotels in Thuqbah

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golden Tulip Al Khobar
Hilton Al Khobar King Fahd Causeway
My Room Residence
Ramada Hotel and Suites
اوبال للوحدات السكنية
فندق جولدن توليب للأجنحة الفندقية

Restaurants in Thuqbah

17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ALFREEJ ALAWAL | الفريج الأول
Bakerista | بيكريستا
Blue Garden Restaurant
Fawaz Broasted
fillfilah Thuqbah
meknes
Pizza Hut
Shawarma King | شاورما كنج
Shawarma Time | شاورما تايم
Shawarmer | شاورمر
Snack House | سناك هاوس العزيزية
T.FEX
المشوى العنابي | Ennabi Grill
مطاعم سماء ديرتي
مطعم عنب وتين المذاق اللبناني
مطعم مشويات ملتقى الرافدين
معجنات السندباد | sendebad pastries

Cafes in Thuqbah

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dose Cafe
IVY Restaurant & Cafè
Starbucks
رصه كافيه
مقهى قصر الصحراء
هول بين لأدوات القهوة
وقت الشاي | Tea Time

Gas Stations in Thuqbah

15 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ALDREES
ALDREES
ALDREES
ENOC | محطة إينوك
Orange Stations
Petroly
SA #1104449995
SA #1211334245
SA #4347095615
Sahel
النهدي
مجمع الحقيل
مزايا
مزايا
ويل

Banks in Thuqbah

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NCB048
Saudi National Bank

Gyms in Thuqbah

4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fitness First | مركز اللياقة الأولى
Fitness Time
Fitness Time
SA #1211334242

Stadiums & Teams in Thuqbah

TeamLeagueDivision
Prince Mohammad bin Fahd Stadium
S1 The Stadium

Airports Near Thuqbah

8 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Thuqbah

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Aramco Dhahran Main Post Office
Saudi Post
SMSA

Treatment Centers in Thuqbah

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alauwasat hospital
AlMana General Hospital
Health & Life Polyclinic
Inpatient/Outpatient
Millennium Dental center
Oncology/Cancer Care
Operating Rooms
Primary Care
Salama Hospital
Speciality Clinics

Churches & Religious Organizations in Thuqbah

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
alfaraj
King Fahd Grand Mosque
Portacabin Masjid
Sheikh Salem Mohammed Bin Laden Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Riyadh

Around Thuqbah

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 9
Hospitals 8
Pharmacies 9
Restaurants 65
Cafes 18
Supermarkets 66
Banks 8
Hotels 16
Parks 24
Places of Worship 9

Things to See Near Thuqbah

2 places within 15 km

🎢 Theme Parks (2)
  • • Seven theme Park
  • • Sparky's

🇸🇦 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 Thuqbah

What is the population of Thuqbah?

Thuqbah has a population of 248,888 residents and is located in Saudi Arabia. The population density is 872 people per square mile, spread across 285.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Thuqbah?

Thuqbah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 95°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 3.0 inches.

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