List of governorates of Saudi Arabia

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. What is the total number of governorates?136
2. What is the administrative hierarchy?Second-level administrative divisions under 13 provinces
3. How many governorates are in Saudi Arabia?There are 136 governorates in Saudi Arabia, each a local area that helps the country run smoothly.
4. What is a governorate?A governorate is a second‑level region in Saudi Arabia, like a neighborhood in a big city, that takes care of local needs and follows national rules.

Governorate: A fundamental second-tier administrative division within Saudi Arabia, managed by an appointed governor.
Province: A primary first-tier administrative division of Saudi Arabia, comprising multiple governorates.
Appointed Governor: A royal appointee responsible for the administration and governance of a specific governorate.
Administrative Divisions: Geographical and governmental units used to organize and manage a country's territory.