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Qal‘at Bishah, 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia Flag

Current Date And Time In Qal‘at Bishah, Saudi Arabia

Saturday, 15 August 2026
02:32:46 AST
Currency: Saudi Riyal (SAR)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
Population: 81,828

📍 Cities Near To Qal‘at Bishah


Find cities, states and countries closest to Qal‘at Bishah in 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Qal‘at Bishah.

📍 Qal‘at Bishah Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Qal‘at Bishah from our regional database:

State / Region'Asir Region
Total Population81,828
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude20.0005° N
Center Longitude42.6052° E
Elevation1,168 m (3,832 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
Population Rank in 'Asir Region#4 of 10
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Al ‘Aqiq Al ‘Aqiq89 143 77
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Al ‘Aqiq Al ‘Aqiq64 103 55
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Al Bahah Al Bahah74 119 64
West (W)
National Flag Of Al Majaridah Al Majaridah75 120 65
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Al Mindak Al Mindak86 139 75
West (W)
National Flag Of An Nimas An Nimas67 108 58
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Baljurashi Baljurashi69 111 60
West (W)
National Flag Of Bariq Bariq86 139 75
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Ranyah Ranyah88 141 76
North (N)
National Flag Of Sabt Alalayah Sabt Alalayah51 82 44
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Tabalah Tabalah14 22 12
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Tathlith Tathlith68 109 59
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Turabah Turabah105 169 91
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Yadamah Yadamah146 234 126
Southeast (SE)

🏳️ States Near To Qal‘at Bishah


States and regions closest to 'Asir Region (home state of Qal‘at Bishah), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Al Bahah Region Al Bahah Region123 198 107
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Al Jawf Al Jawf226 364 196
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Al Mahwit Governorate Al Mahwit Governorate260 418 226
South (S)
National Flag Of Amanat Alasimah Amanat Alasimah266 429 231
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Ḩajjah Ḩajjah240 387 209
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Jazan Region Jazan Region133 214 116
South (S)
National Flag Of Ma’rib Ma’rib300 484 261
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Maekel Maekel366 589 318
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Mecca Region Mecca Region205 330 178
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Najran Region Najran Region186 300 162
East-southeast (ESE)

🌎 Countries Near To Qal‘at Bishah


Countries bordering or closest to Saudi Arabia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Qal‘at Bishah's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bahrain Bahrain375 603 325
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Cyprus Cyprus1,044 1,680 907
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Djibouti Djibouti849 1,367 737
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Egypt Egypt914 1,470 793
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Eritrea Eritrea693 1,116 602
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Ethiopia Ethiopia1,063 1,710 923
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Iran Iran789 1,269 685
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Iraq Iraq651 1,047 565
North (N)
National Flag Of Israel Israel798 1,284 693
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Jordan Jordan713 1,148 619
Northwest (NW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Qal‘at Bishah. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Qal‘at Bishah (You)'Asir Region81,828
Tabalah'Asir Region5,15122.2WSW
Sabt Alalayah'Asir Region100,00082.0SW
Al ‘AqiqAl Bahah Region19,269102.8WNW
An Nimas'Asir Region24,153107.8SSW
Tathlith'Asir Region109.0ESE
BaljurashiAl Bahah Region35,985110.7W
Al BahahAl Bahah Region88,419118.9W
Al Majaridah'Asir Region14,830120.1SW
Bariq'Asir Region75,351138.5SSW
Al MindakAl Bahah Region9,218139.2W

🏆 'Asir Region City Rankings

How does Qal‘at Bishah rank within 'Asir Region? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Qal‘at Bishah appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Khamis Mushait387,553
Abha210,886
Sabt Alalayah100,000
Qal‘at Bishah ⭐81,828
Bariq75,351
Ranyah45,942
An Nimas24,153
Sarat ‘Abidah19,855
Al Majaridah14,830
Tabalah5,151

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Bisha Airport
IATA: BHH
2 km (2 mi) from Qal‘at Bishah
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare 'Asir Region Cities
Qal‘at Bishah ranks #4 of 10 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Qal‘at Bishah? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Qal‘at Bishah Sits on the Map

Qal‘at Bishah sits inside 'Asir Region, Saudi Arabia and ranks #4 of 10 cities in 'Asir Region by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Qal‘at Bishah to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Qal‘at Bishah outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Qal‘at Bishah and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Qal‘at Bishah against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and 'Asir Region city rankings

🌎 Beyond Qal‘at Bishah: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Qal‘at Bishah and the countries closest to Qal‘at Bishah by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Saudi Arabia. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Asia.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Qal‘at Bishah, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Qal‘at Bishah at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Qal‘at Bishah

If you're stringing together stops in 'Asir Region, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Qal‘at Bishah — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Qal‘at Bishah MapView the Qal‘at Bishah map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Qal‘at Bishah Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ 'Asir Region OverviewExplore the 'Asir Region state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Saudi Arabia Country DataGet complete Saudi Arabia data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Qal‘at Bishah

Which cities are closest to Qal‘at Bishah?

See the Cities Near To Qal‘at Bishah table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in 'Asir Region by population and density.

How is the distance from Qal‘at Bishah to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Qal‘at Bishah and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Qal‘at Bishah map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Qal‘at Bishah will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Qal‘at Bishah to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Qal‘at Bishah?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Qal‘at Bishah. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and 'Asir Region city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Qal‘at Bishah compare in size to the cities near it?

Qal‘at Bishah ranks #4 of 10 cities in 'Asir Region by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Qal‘at Bishah?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Qal‘at Bishah is Bisha Airport (BHH), about 2 km (2 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.