Jabal as-Sūda
| Jabal as-Sūda | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,015 m (9,892 ft)[1] |
| Coordinates | 18°16′00″N 42°22′06″E / 18.266717°N 42.368264°E |
| Naming | |
| Native name | جَبَلُ ٱلسُّودَة (in Arabic) |
| Geography | |
  Jabal as-Sūda Location within Saudi Arabia | |
| Location | Saudi Arabia |
| Parent range | Asir Mountains |
Jabal Soudah (Arabic: جَبَلُ ٱلسُّودَة jabal us-sūda, pronounced [d͡ʒa.bal us.suː.da]) is a peak in the as-Sūda mountains in Saudi Arabia. Jabal as-Sūda is officially recognised by the Saudi authorities as the highest point in Saudi Arabia, with an elevation of 3,015 metres (9,892 ft),[2] though a 2018 survey measured an elevation of 2,999 metres (9,839 ft), slightly lower than Jabal Ferwa at 3,002 metres (9,849 ft).[3][4]
The village of as-Sūda is located nearby. The town is a tourist centre and has a cable car[5] to the top of the mountain.[6]
Climate
| Climate data for Soudah (2,946 metres or 9,665 feet) | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 14.8 (58.6) |
16.1 (61.0) |
18.0 (64.4) |
20.2 (68.4) |
22.8 (73.0) |
25.9 (78.6) |
24.8 (76.6) |
24.5 (76.1) |
24.0 (75.2) |
20.0 (68.0) |
17.0 (62.6) |
15.2 (59.4) |
20.3 (68.5) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 8.2 (46.8) |
9.4 (48.9) |
11.5 (52.7) |
13.3 (55.9) |
15.7 (60.3) |
18.2 (64.8) |
18.3 (64.9) |
18.2 (64.8) |
16.3 (61.3) |
12.6 (54.7) |
9.8 (49.6) |
8.2 (46.8) |
13.3 (55.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 1.7 (35.1) |
2.7 (36.9) |
5.1 (41.2) |
6.5 (43.7) |
8.6 (47.5) |
10.5 (50.9) |
11.8 (53.2) |
12.0 (53.6) |
8.6 (47.5) |
5.2 (41.4) |
2.7 (36.9) |
1.2 (34.2) |
6.4 (43.5) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 18 (0.7) |
40 (1.6) |
63 (2.5) |
70 (2.8) |
28 (1.1) |
7 (0.3) |
20 (0.8) |
7 (0.3) |
8 (0.3) |
4 (0.2) |
10 (0.4) |
18 (0.7) |
332 (13.1) |
| Source: Climate-data.org | |||||||||||||
Soudah Peaks
On 25 September 2023, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman announced Soudah Peaks Project. Al Soudah Peaks is a luxury mountain tourism destination 3,015 meters above sea level. The project is part of Saudi Vision 2030 and is expected to contribute $7.732 billion to Saudi's GDP and generate thousands of jobs. The project aims to attract 2 million tourists throughout the year by 2033.[7]
See also
References
- ↑ https://aldalila.moc.gov.sa/en/route-detail/8b3c81c0-f12f-11ec-8d21-9bb43ea79bd5/grid
- ↑ "Wild landscapes and ancient history". visitsaudi.com. Retrieved 17 April 2024.
- ↑ Gilbertson, Eric; Gilbertson, Matthew (2025). "Determination of new national highpoints of five African and Asian countries: Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, and Togo". Progress in Physical Geography: Earth and Environment. doi:10.1177/03091333251401102.
- ↑ Scoles, Sarah (28 December 2025). "Twins' Peaks: The Gilbertson Brothers Want to Rewrite Your Country's Map". New York Times.
- ↑ "Habla draws adventure lovers in droves". Saudi Gazette. Abha. 18 July 2018. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
- ↑ "Mt. Al Souda Cable Car - Cable Car, Abha Traveller Reviews". Tripadvisor. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
- ↑ "Saudi crown prince launches 'Soudah Peaks' masterplan". Arab News. 25 September 2023. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
External links
- (in English) "Jabal Sawdā', Saudi Arabia". Peakbagger.com.
Hills and mountains on the Arabian Peninsula | |
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Note: Mountains are sorted in alphabetical order, unless where it concerns ranges. The highest confirmed mountains in each country are indicated with 'HP', and those with the highest peak are indicated with 'HP', bearing in mind that in the UAE, the highest mountain and the mountain with the highest peak are different. Outcrops are indicated with 'OC', and outliers with 'OL', and anticlines with 'AC'. Volcanoes are indicated with 'V', volcanic craters with 'VC', lava fields with 'LF', and volcanic fields with 'VF'.
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