Bareq

Bareq بارق Bariq
Governorate
Bareq Skyline
Nickname:  عروس المجد ("Bride of Glory")
Bareq
Coordinates: 18°55′56″N 41°56′38″E / 18.93222°N 41.94389°E / 18.93222; 41.94389
Country	Saudi Arabia
Province	Asir
Joined Saudi Arabia	1925
Founded by	Bariq tribe, of Azd
Government
• Mayor	Ahmed Awad Al-Bariqi
• Governor	Yahya Abdulrahman
Elevation	412 m (1,352 ft)
Population 2015
• Total	75,351
Time zone	UTC+3 (EAT)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EAT)

Bareq (Arabic: بارق; also transliterated as Bāriq), is one of the governorates of Asir in the north-west of the region, 120 km (75 mi) north of Abha. It occupies a distinct location midway between Tihama and Asir, 412 m (1,352 ft) above sea level. With an estimated population of 75,351, it is well off economically; the city has grown rapidly and has many government services and public utilities available. It is one of Asir's winter resorts because of its natural environment and mild winter weather. Bareq has valleys.