Khafar al-Batin ( Arabic: حفر الباطن ) is a city located in the far north of Al-Sharqiyah District (Eastern Province) ( Saudi Arabia ). The population is 271,642 people (as of 2010).
| City | |
| Khafar Al Batin | |
|---|---|
| حفر الباطن | |
 | |
| A country |  Saudi Arabia |
| Administrative District | Al Sharqia |
| History and Geography | |
| Climate type | hot deserted |
| Timezone | UTC + 3 |
| Population | |
| Population | 271 642 people ( 2010 ) |
| Agglomeration | 600,000 |
| Official language | Arab |
| Digital identifiers | |
| Postcode | 31991 |
Geography
The city is located in the valley of the drying river ( wadi ) of El-Batin , part of Rumma , which is east of the administrative border with the district of Al-Khudood al-Shamaliya (Northern border) at the intersection of national highways 50 (connects with Kuwait ) and 85 (connects with Northern border). Civil Airport is located nearby ( IATA : AQI , ICAO : OEPA ), and 70 km southwest of King Khalid Military City Airport ( IATA : KMC , ICAO : OEKK ). Al Qaisuma Airport connects the city by air with Riyadh and Jeddah .
Sport
In football, the city is represented by the El Batin team, serving in the First Division of Saudi Arabia.