 The city is situated in a valley with the same name around 70 km (44 mi) west of the port city of Jeddah.Makkah is one of the lowest cities in elevation in the Hejaz region, located at an elevation of 277 m (909 ft) above sea level at 21º23' north latitude and 39º51' east longitude.Makkah is divided into 34 districts.