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Şabyā

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Updated Friday, October 23, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Şabyā?

High caution — reconsider plans

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) advises against all travel to within 10km of the border with Yemen and all but essential travel to areas between 10km and 80km from the border with Yemen, alongside specific regional restrictions.

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  • Official advice warns against travel
  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
  • Avoid all travel to within 10km of the border with Yemen
  • Avoid all but essential travel to areas between 10km and 80km from the border with Yemen

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Şabyā month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Şabyā are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 30–31°C. June is usually the warmest month (average high 39°C), January the coldest (average low 22°C), and August the wettest (about 69 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January30.022.2810.6
February30.822.9510.8
March32.824.61411.0
April35.726.92711.6
May37.728.9511.5
June38.629.9111.2
July38.530.3239.9
August36.829.3699.7
September37.729.6610.8
October36.027.11110.7
November33.125.31710.1
December30.923.11010.0

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01 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Şabyā

Şabyā

Şabyā is a city situated in Saudi Arabia. Administered as part of the Jazan Region, the locality accommodates a population of 228375 residents.

Flavors of the Jazan Region

  • Dietary traditions anchored in the agricultural output of the Jazan Region.
  • Culinary preparations reflecting the cultural practices of Saudi Arabia.
  • Local markets operating under the official time zone of Asia/Riyadh.

A Historical Turning Point

The geographic coordinates recorded at latitude 17.1495 and longitude 42.62537 place Şabyā within a defined administrative framework in Saudi Arabia. Official spatial data and regional parameters for the municipality are documented in the GeoNames record for Şabyā, which outlines its specific cartographic positioning.

02 · Overview

Şabyā, in brief

Dust and Distance

Şabyā is a city situated within the Jazan Region of Saudi Arabia. Positioned at coordinates 17.1495 latitude and 42.62537 longitude, this urban center sustains a population numbering 228375 residents.

Geographical Coordinates

The municipal boundaries of Şabyā rest entirely inside the Jazan Region, operating under the Asia/Riyadh timezone alongside the rest of the kingdom. Within this administrative framework, everyday commerce utilizes the SAR currency while communication relies upon the ar-SA language standard.

Historical Turning Point

The settlement anchors itself in the southwestern landscape of Saudi Arabia, functioning as a populated inland hub. As regional demographics shifted across the Jazan territory, Şabyā expanded its footprint to accommodate a population of 228375 people. This growth reflects broader administrative organization within the Saudi state, tying the locality directly to the national timezone of Asia/Riyadh and the financial systems anchored by the SAR currency.

Civic Infrastructure

  • Administered through the Jazan Region framework of Saudi Arabia
  • Inhabited by 228375 documented residents
  • Operates under the Asia/Riyadh time standard
  • Utilizes the SAR currency for regional transactions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Şabyā

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01 · Q&A

Where is Şabyā located and what are its coordinates?

Şabyā is situated in Saudi Arabia at geographic coordinates 17.1495, 42.6254, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Şabyā?

Şabyā has a recorded population of approximately 228,375 and observes the Asia/Riyadh time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Şabyā?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Şabyā include AR-SA, with SAR used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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