Buraydah, Saudi Arabia
Buraidah
بريدة | |
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View of Buraidah | |
Buraidah Location in Saudi Arabia | |
| Coordinates: 26°20′N 43°58′E / 26.333°N 43.967°E | |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Province | Al-Qassim Province |
| Established | 1577 |
| Area | |
• City | 1,291 km2 (498.3 sq mi) |
| • Metro | 15,060 km2 (5,810 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 650 m (2,130 ft) |
| Population (2022 census) | |
• City | 571,169 |
| • Density | 442.6/km2 (1,146/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 677,647 (Buraidah Governorate) |
| GDP (PPP, constant 2015 values) | |
| • Year | 2023 |
| • Total (Metro) | $41.2 billion |
| • Per capita | $57,700 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (AST) |
| Postal code | 52581 |
| Area code | +966 |
| Website | www |
Buraidah (Arabic: بريدة; also spelled as Buraydah) is the capital and largest city of Al-Qassim Province in north-central Saudi Arabia. The city is regarded as the agricultural capital of Saudi Arabia and has been described as the Kingdom's breadbasket due to the diversity of its produce. Buraidah is particularly renowned for its date production, hosting one of the largest date markets in the world. In addition, its farms produce a variety of fruits and vegetables, including figs, strawberries, grapes, and pomegranates.
In 2021, Buraidah was recognized by UNESCO as a Creative City in Gastronomy, becoming the first Gulf city and the second Arab city to receive this designation.