Riyadh, Riyadh Region
Riyadh: Capital of Saudi Arabia
About
Quick Facts about Riyadh
| Population | 7,676,655 |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| State | Riyadh Region (Saudi Arabia) |
| Different from | Riyadh Al Khabra governorate, Riyadh Region, Moroccan riad |
| Postal code | 11564–12665 |
| Area | 1798 km2 |
| Official name | الرياض |
| Altitude | 2,008 feet / 612 meters |
| Capital city | Riyadh is capital of Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia |
| Establishment | January 01, 1701 (325 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC+03:00 |
| Local time | 14:07:27 (9th April 2026) |
Riad collage image
Geography
Riyadh is located at 24°41'16"N 46°43'19"E (24.6877300, 46.7218500).
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Official website of Riyadh
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1960 | 2,073,030 | - | 639443 |
| 2015 | 6,125,180 | 66.16% | 2128999 |
| 2016 | 8,002,100 | 23.46% | 2128999 |
| 2017 | 7,676,655 | -4.24% | 2128999 |
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