Major Cities in Yemen map & data
There are 13 major cities mapped in Yemen, spread over 13 regions. The most are in San?a? (1), Lahij Governorate (1) and ?Adan Governorate (1). 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Sanaa, Aden and Lahij.
Major Cities by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| San?a? | 1 | 7.7% |
| Lahij Governorate | 1 | 7.7% |
| ?Adan Governorate | 1 | 7.7% |
| Al Hudaydah Governorate | 1 | 7.7% |
| Ta'izz Governorate | 1 | 7.7% |
| Shabwah Governorate | 1 | 7.7% |
| Hadhramaut | 1 | 7.7% |
| Ibb Governorate | 1 | 7.7% |
| Al Bayda' Governorate | 1 | 7.7% |
| Sa'dah Governorate | 1 | 7.7% |
| Hajjah Governorate | 1 | 7.7% |
| Dhamar Governorate | 1 | 7.7% |
| Ma'rib Governorate | 1 | 7.7% |
Notable major cities in Yemen
- SanaaSan?a? · pop. 3820000
- Aden?Adan Governorate · pop. 1247000
- LahijLahij Governorate
- Al HudaydahAl Hudaydah Governorate
- Ta'izzTa'izz Governorate
- 'AtaqShabwah Governorate
- Al MukallaHadhramaut
- IbbIbb Governorate
- Al BaydaAl Bayda' Governorate
- Sa'DahSa'dah Governorate
- HajjahHajjah Governorate
- DhamarDhamar Governorate
- MaribMa'rib Governorate
What's in this layer
Every major city in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Capitals and major cities with population figures.
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Frequently asked questions
How many major cities are there in Yemen?
This layer holds 13 major cities in Yemen, the most of them in San?a?. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of major cities in Yemen?
Yes. Own the layer ($5 once, or every Yemen layer with the $29 Country Pass) and export it from the studio as CSV, Shapefile, GeoJSON, KML, GPX, ArcGIS, QGIS, PNG or PDF.
Is it free to put major cities on my map?
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What information comes with each major city?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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