Where is Mecca?
Mecca is a city in Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia. Its population is about 1.6M inhabitants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mecca located?
Mecca is a city in Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia, located at 21.4266°N, 39.8256°E.
Which country is Mecca in?
Mecca is in Saudi Arabia.
What is the population of Mecca?
The population of Mecca is approximately 1.6M inhabitants.
What region is Mecca in?
Mecca is located in the Mecca Region region of Saudi Arabia.
How far is Mecca from Riyadh?
Mecca is approximately 793 km from Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.
What time zone is Mecca in?
Mecca is in the Asia/Riyadh time zone.
What are the coordinates of Mecca?
The geographic coordinates of Mecca are 21.4266°N, 39.8256°E.
What cities are near Mecca?
Cities near Mecca include: Jeddah.
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