jizan ( ""), also spelled "jazan", "gizan" or "gazan", is a port city and the capital of jizan region, which lies in the southwest corner of saudi arabia and directly north of the border with yemen. jazan city is situated on the coast of the red sea and serves a large agricultural heartland that has a population of 1.5 million, according to a 2010 census. as the city is the capital of the region, it has the regional airport as well as jizan seaport. the area is noted for its high-quality production of tropical fruits like mango, figs, and papaya.