Qatif City
Qatif
القطيف | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 26°33′06.7″N 50°01′44.8″E / 26.551861°N 50.029111°E | |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Province | Eastern Province |
| Governorate | Qatif Governorate |
| Government | |
| • Body | Municipality of Qatif Governorate |
| • Governor | Ibrahim Al-Khuraif |
| • Mayor | Saleh Al-Qarni |
| Area | |
• Total | 350 km2 (140 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 87,332 |
| Time zone | UTC+03:00 (SAST) |
| Postal Code | 31911 |
| Area code | 013 |
| Website | www.qatif.gov.sa |
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Qatif City (Arabic: القطيف) is an ancient city located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, along the western coast of the Persian Gulf. As the capital of the Qatif Governorate, Qatif is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the Arabian Peninsula. Its history spans over 5,000 years, Qatif is a vibrant city known for its rich cultural heritage, agriculture, and oil production.