Al Bir

Al Bir
البير
Map illustrates Thadig region and shows Al bir location
Map illustrates Thadig region and shows Al bir location
Al Bir is located in Saudi Arabia
Al Bir
Al Bir
Location within Saudi Arabia
Coordinates: 25°17′18″N 45°57′19″E / 25.28833°N 45.95528°E / 25.28833; 45.95528
Country Saudi Arabia
EmirateAr Riyad Province
AreaThadig
Established1015 Hijri 1606 AD
Elevation
700 m (2,300 ft)
Time zoneUTC+3 (AST)
Area code+9666
Websitewww.al-bir.com

Al Bir (ar:البير) is a village in Saudi Arabia, and a village of Al-Mehmal area (Thadig), which is one of the populous urban areas in Riyadh region.[1][2] A Historical village, which is located in central region of Saudi Arabia 120 km (75 Miles) North of the capital city of Riyadh.[3]

History

Al Bir was founded in 1015 Hijri (around 1606 AD) when Al- Duwasir tribe (Al- Honaihen) moved to the area.

Al-Honaihen, namely; Mohammad and his brother Abdullah, took over Al Bir town from AlErinat, and they established their presence and their offspring.

Climate and topography

Al bir is surrounded by mountains. Its geographical location gathers rain water from the regions around it.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Al Bir". GeoNames. Retrieved 2026-04-28.
  2. ↑ "Administrative Regions of Saudi Arabia". General Authority for Statistics (Saudi Arabia). Retrieved 2026-04-28.
  3. ↑ "Al Bir location map". Google Maps. Retrieved 2026-04-28.

25°18′N 45°58′E / 25.300°N 45.967°E / 25.300; 45.967

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