Holy Capital governorate, or Mecca governorate, is one of the governorates in Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia.[1] It is largely continuous with the city of Mecca, the holiest city of Islam.
Mecca
مكة المكرمة | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Country |  Saudi Arabia |
| Region | Mecca Region |
| Area | |
• Total | 3,852 km2 (1,487 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 2,427,924 |
| • Density | 630/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Demographics
editThe population of Mecca governorate is 2,427,924 people according to the 2022 census, growing around 3.1% per year.[1]
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 1,402,944 |
| 2010 | 1,684,408 |
| 2022 | 2,427,924 |
Settlements
editThe settlements in Mecca governate (with 2022 population) are:[2]
- Mecca (2,385,509)
- Malkān (5,196)
- Qarīh Sarḥān al-Laḥyānī (4,376)
References
edit- ^ a b "Mecca Region (Saudi Arabia): Places in Governorates - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
- ^ "Places in Makkah al-Mukarramah (Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map, Location, Weather and Web Information". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-03-03.
