Cities in Yemen

Cities in Yemen

by Vishal Kumar



There are several cities in Yemen, which are visited by a large number of tourists throughout the year. The cities are the best places to learn about the culture and history of the country.

  • Abyan
  • Sanaa
  • Sayhut
  • Say’un
  • Shibam
  • Ta’izz
  • Zabid
  • Mocha
  • Al Mukalla
  • Nishtun
  • Sa’dah
  • As Salif
  • Aden
  • Al Ghaydah
  • Habarut
  • Al Hudaydah

Out of all the cities mentioned above, Sanaa is the capital city of Yemen. Marib is on the other hand, one of the most important tourist destinations of Yemen. Besides these, Shibam is considered to be the Manhattan of the desert. It is indeed one of the loveliest places of the country.




Ta’izz, a city in Yemen, also deserves special mention. It is located in the highlands of Yemen. It is quite near the famous Mocha port. It is the capital city of Ta’izz Sana’a. This city houses several old buildings made of brown bricks. Mosques and Muslim madrasa are also found over here.


Almost all the cities in Yemen are filled with ancient architectural monuments. If you want to spend your holiday amidst the splendid mountains and the desert landscapes Yemenis cities are indeed the perfect places to go for. There is no doubt in the fact that these cities are all unique in their beauty and charm.

Famous Cities to Visit in Yemen

City Name Population City Name Population
Sana’a 2431649 Dhamar 160114
Ta’izz 596672 Al Mukalla 144137
Al Hudaydah 548433 Zinjibar 70801
Aden 507355 Sanyyan 69993
Ibb 225611 Asch-Schir 68313

Hajjah City Map

Facts about Hajjah Country Yemen Time Zone UTC+3 Language Arabic Major Religion Islam and Christians Founded 8BC State Hajjah Area 127km2 Population 53887 Lat Long Coordinates 15°41′42″N43°35′51″E Points of interest…

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Map of Al Ghaydah

Facts about Al Ghaydah Country Yemen Time Zone UTC+3 Language Arabic Major Religion Islam and Christians Founded 8BC State Al Ghaydah Area 98.49 Km Population 101700 Lat Long Coordinates 16°12′38″N…

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Sanaa City Map

Facts about Sana’a Country Yemen Time Zone UTC+3 Language Arabic Major Religion Islam and Christians Founded 8BC State Amanat Al Asimah Area 119 km2 Population 134600 Lat Long Coordinates 15.0000°…

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