Medina, Saudi Arabia
Latitude and longitude coordinates are: 24.470901, 39.612236.
Medina (المدينة المنورة), also known as Al Madinah Al Munawwarah, is a city in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia, about 500 kilometers north of Mecca. It is the capital of Medina Province and one of the largest and most populous cities in the country.
Medina is one of the holiest cities in Islam, along with Mecca and Jerusalem. It is especially significant as the burial place of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and is considered a central site in the history and development of Islam. The city is home to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (the Prophet’s Mosque), originally built by Muhammad in 622 CE.
The city is served by Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport, also known as Medina Airport. It is also home to several higher education institutions, including Taibah University and the Islamic University of Madinah.
Notable landmarks in Medina include Masjid al-Qiblatayn, Quba Mosque, the Green Dome, Mount Uhud, Sela' Mountain, Dar Al Madinah Museum, Madinah Arts Center, Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Stadium, and King Fahd Central Park.
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Medina, Saudi Arabia Lat Long Coordinates Info
The latitude of Medina, Saudi Arabia is 24.470901, and the longitude is 39.612236. Medina, Saudi Arabia is located at Saudi Arabia country in the Cities place category with the gps coordinates of 24° 28' 15.2436'' N and 39° 36' 44.0496'' E.
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 24.470901 |
| Longitude | 39.612236 |
| DMS Lat | 24° 28' 15.2436'' N |
| DMS Long | 39° 36' 44.0496'' E |
| UTM Easting | 562,043.28 |
| UTM Northing | 2,706,500.75 |
| Category | Cities |
| Country Code | SA |
| Zoom Level | 11 |
Coordinates of Medina, Saudi Arabia is given above in both decimal degrees and DMS (degrees, minutes and seconds) format. The country code given is in the ISO2 format.
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