| Native name | شرورة |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 17°29′N 47°07′E |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Province | Najran Province |
| Region | South Arabia |
| Seat | Sharurah |
| Governing body | Sharurah Municipality |
| Unit pref | Metric |
| Area total | 90000 km² |
| Population metro | 100,199 (Sharurah Governorate) |
| Population as of | 2022 |
| Time zone | SAST (UTC+03:00) |
| Area code | 017 |
Sharurah (Arabic: شرورة) is a city and governorate in Najran Province, southern Saudi Arabia. It is the largest governorate in the province by both area and population.[1]
In 2014, Al-Kharkhir Governorate was abolished, and Sharurah absorbed its territory along with most of its population.[2]
Subdivisions
Sharurah has multiple subdivisions (markaz), including:
- Al-Wadiah
- Al-Akhashim
- Tamani
- Umm Al-Baramil
- Al-Qarayin
- Qalmat Khujaym
- Hamra’ Nuthayl
- Bahjah
- Qalmat Sultan
- Umm Al-Milh
- Majah
- Umm Ghuwayr
Transportation
Sharurah is served by Sharurah Domestic Airport, which provides domestic flight connections.[3]
See also
- Provinces of Saudi Arabia
- List of governorates of Saudi Arabia
- List of cities and towns in Saudi Arabia
References
- ^ "Sharurah Governorate". Saudipedia. Retrieved 28 March 2026.
- ^ "Absorbing the residents of the abolished Al-Kharkhir Governorate into ministry projects in Sharurah [Arabic]". صحيفة الرأي الإلكترونية. 2 January 2015. Retrieved 28 March 2026.
- ^ Saudi Gazette (9 February 2020). "GACA approves additional flights to and from Sharurah". Saudi Gazette. Saudi Gazette. Retrieved 30 March 2026.