Safwa City (
Arabic
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: صفوى) is a city in the
Qatif Governorate, located in the
Eastern Province of
Saudi Arabia
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Overview
Safwa is home to several government departments, public utilities, educational institutions, and a healthcare center, including Safwa General Hospital. The city’s residents work across a variety of sectors, including education, healthcare,
banking
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,
mining
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,
oil
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and
gas
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, and commerce. One of its most well-organized areas is the Al-Zahra neighborhood (also known as Urouba), which is considered one of the top neighborhoods in the Eastern Province. It features more than 1,200 residential units and covers an area of 336
hectare
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References
See also
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List of governorates of Saudi Arabia
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List of cities and towns in Saudi Arabia
The following is a list of cities and towns in Saudi Arabia.
List of Metro Cities
There are 5 large cities or metropolitan area, metro cities in Saudi Arabia with the population over a million or more.
Alphabetical list of cities and towns
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External links
Official site
Populated places in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
Oases of Saudi Arabia
Qatif
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