Bisha
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Bisha
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| Country |  Saudi Arabia |
| Province | Asir |
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Bisha (Template:Langx, Script error: No such module "lang".), also known as Qal`at Bishah (Template:Langx, Script error: No such module "lang".), is a town in the south-western Saudi Arabian province, Asir. Bisha was its own province before merging with its neighboring province, Asir. Bisha has a population of 202,096 according to the 2022 Census in the governorate,[1] with nearly 240 villages and 58 larger settlements that are spread out on both sides of the Bisha Valley (the longest valley in the Arabian Peninsula). The city is located to the south of the Arabian Peninsula, which is almost entirely under the administration of the kingdom. It stands at an altitude of approximately 610 meters (2,000 ft.) above sea level.
Agriculture
The Bisha area is of immense agricultural importance due to high soil fertility, abundant water, and palm cultivation. There are around 3,000,000 palm trees, among other trees of multiple varieties, and their fruits are sold widely to cities in the vicinity.
The government of Saudi Arabia's strategic plan involves using a newly constructed dam to supply water to population centers rather than to irrigate farms. The Ministry of Agriculture and Water was concerned about the Bisha area's dependence on groundwater and initially decided to construct a dam in the Bisha Valley (King Fahad Dam) to support agricultural activities in the region. However, due to the scarcity of clean drinking water, the dam output has been redirected for drinking purposes, resulting in a sharp decline of agricultural output.
Climate
Bisha has a hot desert climate (Köppen climate classification BWh).
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See also
Education:
It has University of Bisha which offers education in a range of professional and non professional courses at graduate levels. The city also has a number of colleges for male and female which are offering graduate courses.
References
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- ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Places in Bīshah (Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map, Location, Weather and Web Information". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."World Meteorological Organization Climate Normals for 1991-2020 — Bisha". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Klimatafel von Bisha / Saudi-Arabien" (PDF). Baseline climate means (1961–1990) from stations all over the world (in Deutsch). Deutscher Wetterdienst. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
External links
- The Biggest Dam in the Kingdom: Splendid Arabia, An Online Guide to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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