This article does not cite any references or sources. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (December 2009) Al-Bahah— Province —الباحةMap of Saudi Arabia with Al-Bahah highlightedCapitalAl-BahahManatiq (Districts)7Government • GovernorPrince Mishari bin SaudArea • Total15,000 km2 (6,000 sq mi)Population (1999) • Total459,200 • Density30.61/km2 (79.3/sq mi)ISO 3166-211Coordinates: 20°0′N 41°30′E / 20°N 41.5°E / 20; 41.5 Al-Bahah (Arabic: الباحة Al Bāḥa pronounced [ælˈbæːħa]) is a province of Saudi Arabia. Al-Baḥah is located in the south of the country, near Mecca. It has an area of 15,000 km², and a population of 459,200 (1999). Its capital is Al Bahah. The al- Baḥah region includes al-Baḥah city, Almikhwah and Baljorashi. Baljorashi has a famous traditional market known as sooqe as-sabt, which translates to English as "Saturday market". The Baljorashi market is very old and its exact age is unknown. This market opens after the Fajr prayer, or around 5 A.M. local time. The market closes around noon. People come from all over the region to buy and sell handmade goods. Other cities in the al-Bahah region include Baljourashi, Almikhwah, Rahwat Albar, Sabt Alalaya, a city by the Red Sea called Al Qunfunda. The al-Baḥah region is the home of two Yemeni tribes, the Ghamid and the Zahran.
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