Hofuf

Hofuf (also Hofuf, Hofof, Arabic الهفوف, DMG al - Hufūf ) is a major city in eastern Saudi Arabia, in the province of al- Sharqiyah. With over 660,000 inhabitants, it is the urban center of the al - Hasa oasis; the entire city region has more than 1 million inhabitants. Sometimes the name of the town and the oasis are used interchangeably, although the al - Hasa oasis still includes other towns, for example, immediately to the north adjacent to al - Hofuf Mubarraz.

• 3.1 Education
• 3.2 traffic

Geography

Location

Hofuf is located in the inland of the Arabian Peninsula, some 300 kilometers east of the capital, Riyadh, and is about 80 kilometers from the coast of the Persian Gulf. West of the town Ghawar, the largest oil field in the world extends. Dammam is located about 130 kilometers northeast of Hofuf.

Climate

Hofuf is located in the subtropical zone, specifically in the dry subtropics. In the summer months between May and September mean maximum temperature rises to 39 to 43 degrees Celsius, accompanied by strong sunlight. The minimum temperature in summer at 22 to 26 degrees Celsius on average. In winter, between December and February, the maximum temperature averages 20 to 23 degrees Celsius. The minimum winter temperatures ranging from 8 to 10 degrees Celsius on average.

The humidity in Hofuf and the surrounding area is low, especially in summer. The annual rainfall of about 67 millimeters on average falls almost exclusively during the period from December to April.

Culture and sights

Hofuf is one of the most important cultural centers in Saudi Arabia. Top sights include the 1551 built under Turkish rule Fort Qasr Ibrahim. With its high defense towers and meter-thick adobe walls, it dominates the cityscape in the city center. The Hofuf Museum describes geography and history of the al - Hasa region.

Economy and infrastructure

Education

Hofuf is home to several universities, including the King Faisal University.

Traffic

From Al- Ahsa Airport in Hofuf and international flights are offered to Dubai next domestic flights to Riyadh and Jeddah since 2014. In addition, Hofuf has a railway station of the Saudi railway with connections to Dammam and Riyadh. Even on highways, the city with Riyadh and Dammam, and the Qatari capital Doha is connected.