Holy Capital governorate, or Mecca governorate, is one of the governorates in Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia.[1] It is largely continuous with the city of Mecca, the holiest city of Islam.

Demographics

The population of Mecca governorate is 2,427,924 people according to the 2022 census, growing around 3.1% per year.[1]

Year Population
2004 1,402,944
2010 1,684,408
2022 2,427,924

Settlements

The settlements in Mecca governate (with 2022 population) are:[2]

  • Mecca (2,385,509)
  • Malkān (5,196)
  • Qarīh Sarḥān al-Laḥyānī (4,376)

References

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