Checkpoint
Checkpoint is a security checkpoint in Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia. Checkpoint is situated nearby to the city gate العارضة, as well as near the hot spring Al Waghrah.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Jazan Valley Dam.
Jazan Valley Dam
Dam
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
The Jizan Dam, also spelled Jazan, is a gravity dam on Wadi Jizan about 16 km northeast of Abu `Arish in Jizan Province of southwest Saudi Arabia. It has several purpose to include irrigation and flood control. Jazan Valley Dam is situated 3½ km northwest of Checkpoint.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Al Jawah.
Al Jawah
Village
Al Jawah is a village in Jizan Province, in south-western Saudi Arabia. Al Jawah is situated 9 km southeast of Checkpoint.
Checkpoint
- Type: Security checkpoint
- Category: military installation
- Location: Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia, Middle East, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
17.02034° or 17° 1′ 13″ northLongitude
42.97279° or 42° 58′ 22″ eastLevels
1Height
8 metres (26 feet)Open location code
7H942XCF+44OpenStreetMap ID
way 937499040OpenStreetMap feature
military=checkpoint
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