Jizan in Saudi Arabia

3 May 2023 | Author/Destination: | Rubric: General Reading Time:  4 minutes

Jazan collage © AliAlghamdi12/cc-by-sa-4.0

Jazan collage © AliAlghamdi12/cc-by-sa-4.0

Jazan, also spelled Jizan, Gizan or Gazan, is a port city and the capital of Jizan Region, which lies in the southwest corner of Saudi Arabia. Jazan City is situated on the coast of the Red Sea and serves a large agricultural heartland that has a population of 319,119 as of 2021 and over 1.5 million, within metropolitan area. As the city is the capital of the region, it has the regional airport as well as Jazan seaport. The area is noted for its high-quality production of tropical fruits like mango, figs, and papaya.   read more…

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