Abha has an area of about 5100 hectares and an elevation of at least 2,200 metres above sea level. It occupies a basin-like area, surrounded mostly by mountains except the north and north-east, where Khamis Masheit Province is located. The city of Abha has an estimated population of 75,8957 (2018). Abha is distinguished as one of the most beautiful tourist attractions in Saudi Arabia, thanks to its picturesque nature during the summer months, which gave it titles such as the Bride of the South or the City of Fog, in addition to its historical and archaeological landmarks and its popular markets, which provide the most important things that the city is famous for.