Caves in Yemen map & data
There are 5 caves mapped in Yemen, spread over 4 regions. The most are in Socotra (2), Lahij Governorate (1) and Ta'izz Governorate (1) - Socotra alone holds 40% of them. 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include حود دِعَقْرَم, رجل الكهف سقطرى and كهف الحرض.
Caves by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Socotra | 2 | 40% |
| Lahij Governorate | 1 | 20% |
| Ta'izz Governorate | 1 | 20% |
| Dhamar Governorate | 1 | 20% |
Notable caves in Yemen
- حود دِعَقْرَمDhamar Governorate · 2000 m · cave entrance
- رجل الكهف سقطرىSocotra · 30 m · cave entrance
- كهف الحرضLahij Governorate · 1 متر m · cave entrance
- حيد الخويفTa'izz Governorate · cave entrance
- DigubSocotra · 230 m · cave entrance
What's in this layer
Every cave in the layer comes with its name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Cave entrances.
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Frequently asked questions
How many caves are there in Yemen?
This layer holds 5 caves in Yemen, the most of them in Socotra. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each cave?
The name, kind, elevation (peaks), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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