Al Qahtan

Al Qahtan is a village in Saudi Arabia, located in the northern part of Al-Namas governorate. It is about 13 kilometers from Namas, and the village of the Zaid valley occupies one of the highest residential points in the Saudi Kingdom. The backdrop of Alkhialin, the summit of Mount Bitter and dense and mountain forests make the town a point of great beauty.

Because of its altitude the town has cold winters, mild summers with thick fog and rain in most seasons. Winter temperatures range from -5 °C to 9 °C and in summer do not exceed 18 to 27 °C.

Al Qahtan village suffered from population migration to cities like other villages around Namas and Asir. The population generally ranges between 4000 and 5500 people divided into 9 clans.