Haql enjoys a very strategic location. The governorate, located close to the Kingdom's northern borderline and administratively in the Tabuk Region, overlooks the Aqaba Bay, a strategic strip of land connecting Saudi Arabia with Jordan to the North and Egypt to the West. The governorate, which has an overall area of 5,643 square kilometers, has a land port, Dhorrah, as well as five administrative centers. Haql's distinguished location makes easy for visitors to have a glimpse of the neighboring states and despite being a coastal city, it has a very low humidity level with fairly moderate temperatures in the summer. Due its mountainous nature, particularly in the east and south east areas, Haql is subject to snowfall in winter. Haql is also famous for its natural pools and coral reefs which make it a desired tourist destination as well as a spectacular winter resort. Health wise, the governorate enjoys advanced health services. Haql also enjoys a good commerce life with the locals engaging in the fish, tourist and water sports businesses.
