Bisha ( Arabic : بيشة , Bīšah ), also known as Qal`at Bishah ( Arabic : قلعة بيشة , Qalʿat Bīšah ), is a town in the south-western Saudi Arabian province, 'Asir . Bisha was its own province before merging with its neighboring province, 'Asir . Bisha has a population of 202,096 according to the 2022 Census in the governorate , with nearly 240 villages and 58 larger settlements that are spread out on both sides of the Bisha Valley (the longest valley in the Arabian Peninsula). The city is located to the south of the Arabian Peninsula , which is almost entirely under the administration of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It stands at an altitude of approximately 610 meters (2,000 ft.) above sea level.
12-412: The Bisha area is of immense agricultural importance due to high soil fertility, abundant water, and palm cultivation. There are around 3,000,000 palm trees, among other trees of multiple varieties, and their fruits are sold widely to cities in the vicinity. Ibn Saud then set out to conquer the surrounding region with the goal of bringing it under the rule of a single Islamic state. Ibn Dawwas of Riyadh led
24-1884: A range of professional and non professional courses at graduate levels. The city also has a number of colleges for male and female which are offering graduate courses. King Fahad Dam Coordinates : 19°41′46.80″N 42°29′14.46″E / 19.6963333°N 42.4873500°E / 19.6963333; 42.4873500 Dam in Bisha, 'Asir Region King Fahad Dam [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] Location of King Fahad Dam in Saudi Arabia Country Saudi Arabia Location Bisha , 'Asir Region Coordinates 19°41′46.80″N 42°29′14.46″E / 19.6963333°N 42.4873500°E / 19.6963333; 42.4873500 Purpose Flood control, municipal water, irrigation, groundwater recharge Construction began 1986 Opening date 1997 ; 27 years ago ( 1997 ) Owner(s) Ministry of Water and Electricity Dam and spillways Type of dam Gravity Impounds Wadi Bisha Height (foundation) 103 m (338 ft) Height ( thalweg ) 68 m (223 ft) Length 507 m (1,663 ft) Width (crest) 80 m (260 ft) Width (base) 8 m (26 ft) Spillway type Overflow Spillway capacity 5,338 m /s (188,500 cu ft/s) Reservoir Total capacity 325,000,000 m (263,000 acre⋅ft) Catchment area 7,600 km (2,900 sq mi) Maximum length 18 km (11 mi) The King Fahad Dam , previously known as Bisha Dam ,
36-420: Is a gravity dam on Wadi Bisha about 35 km (22 mi) south of Bisha in the 'Asir Region of southwestern Saudi Arabia . The dam has many purposes , such as serving flood control , supplying water to nearby localities , irrigation and groundwater recharge . A water treatment plant was built in conjunction with the dam and it can supply up to 40,000 m (1,400,000 cu ft) of water to
48-523: Is a town in the south-western Saudi Arabian province, 'Asir . Bisha was its own province before merging with its neighboring province, 'Asir . Bisha has a population of 202,096 according to the 2022 Census in the governorate , with nearly 240 villages and 58 larger settlements that are spread out on both sides of the Bisha Valley (the longest valley in the Arabian Peninsula). The city is located to
60-563: The city of Bisha a day. The dam was constructed between 1986 and 1997. It is named after King Fahad and is managed the Ministry of Water and Electricity. At 103 m (338 ft) in height, it was the tallest dam in the country until the 106 m (348 ft) Baysh Dam was completed in 2009. King Fahad's reservoir still has the largest storage capacity, at 325,000,000 m (263,000 acre⋅ft). References [ edit ] ^ Alhamid, Abdulaziz A. (2004). "Achievements of
72-738: The custodian of the two holy mosques in water sector, PSIPW" (PDF) . King Saud University. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016 . Retrieved 27 March 2014 . Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=King_Fahad_Dam&oldid=1246687958 " Categories : Dams completed in 1997 Dams in Saudi Arabia 'Asir Province Hidden categories: Pages using gadget WikiMiniAtlas Articles with short description Short description matches Wikidata Coordinates on Wikidata Bisha Bisha ( Arabic : بيشة , Bīšah ), also known as Qal`at Bishah ( Arabic : قلعة بيشة , Qalʿat Bīšah ),
84-427: The first Saudi State, with Riyadh as its capital. The government of Saudi Arabia's strategic plan involves using a newly constructed dam to supply water to population centers rather than to irrigate farms. The Ministry of Agriculture and Water was concerned about the Bisha area's dependence on groundwater and initially decided to construct a dam in the Bisha Valley ( King Fahad Dam ) to support agricultural activities in
96-586: The most determined resistance, allied with forces from Al Kharj, Al Ahsa, and the Banu Yam clan of Najran. However, Ibn Dawwas fled and Riyadh capitulated to the Saudis in 1774, ending long years of wars, and leading to the declaration of the first Saudi State, with Riyadh as its capital. The government of Saudi Arabia's strategic plan involves using a newly constructed dam to supply water to population centers rather than to irrigate farms. The Ministry of Agriculture and Water
108-412: The region. However, due to the scarcity of clean drinking water, the dam output has been redirected for drinking purposes, resulting in a sharp decline of agricultural output. Bisha has a hot desert climate ( Köppen climate classification BWh ). Education: It has University of Bisha which offers education in a range of professional and non professional courses at graduate levels. The city also has
120-563: The south of the Arabian Peninsula , which is almost entirely under the administration of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It stands at an altitude of approximately 610 meters (2,000 ft.) above sea level. The Bisha area is of immense agricultural importance due to high soil fertility, abundant water, and palm cultivation. There are around 3,000,000 palm trees, among other trees of multiple varieties, and their fruits are sold widely to cities in
132-407: The vicinity. Ibn Saud then set out to conquer the surrounding region with the goal of bringing it under the rule of a single Islamic state. Ibn Dawwas of Riyadh led the most determined resistance, allied with forces from Al Kharj, Al Ahsa, and the Banu Yam clan of Najran. However, Ibn Dawwas fled and Riyadh capitulated to the Saudis in 1774, ending long years of wars, and leading to the declaration of
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#1732845573040144-502: Was concerned about the Bisha area's dependence on groundwater and initially decided to construct a dam in the Bisha Valley ( King Fahad Dam ) to support agricultural activities in the region. However, due to the scarcity of clean drinking water, the dam output has been redirected for drinking purposes, resulting in a sharp decline of agricultural output. Bisha has a hot desert climate ( Köppen climate classification BWh ). Education: It has University of Bisha which offers education in
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