Geographical location of the city of Taif

Taif

Taif is a Saudi city located in the Makkah area west of Saudi Arabia on the eastern slopes of the Sarawat Mountains at an altitude of 1700 m above sea level, and the rise is increasing as we go to the west and south to reach 2500 m. Taif is a hub for major roads coming from the south, north, east and west. It has earned a tourist, commercial, agricultural and military reputation since ancient times. It is an important resort for the people of the Kingdom and Gulf States as well as the visitors of Holy Makkah. It has also become the official summer capital of the country. It also hosts delegations and conferences from Saudi Arabia and abroad. According to the system of regions, Taif is one of the governorates of Makkah and one of the largest governorates in the Kingdom. Its population with its administrative governorates (Taraba, Al-Kharamah, Rania, Al-Maweeh and Maysan) is 14,131,813 inhabitants, 82.52% of whom are Saudi nationals. The area of ​​Taif province is 87,561 square