Muhafazat al Mahrah (Al Mahrah), Al Mahrah
Muhafazat al Mahrah: governorate of Yemen
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Al Mahrah at a glance
Al Mahrah currently has 1 quality-checked populated place pages and 8 county pages linked on MapSof.
Mapped cities & towns
1
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County pages
8
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Al Ghayz̧ahPopulation 10,948
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Quick Facts about Al Mahrah
| Population | 133,000 |
| Country | Yemen |
| State | Al Mahrah (Yemen) |
| Area | 82405 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 17.0000,51.5000 |
| Male population | 74000, 48110 |
| Female population | 59000, 40484 |
| Altitude | 3,140 feet / 957 meters |
| Capital | Al Ghaydah |
| Time Zone | Asia/Aden |
| Local time | 05:15:00 (15th April 2026) |
Geography
Al Mahrah is located at 17°0'0"N 51°30'0"E (17.0000000, 51.5000000).
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- Man'ar District
- Huswain District
- Qishn District
- Shahan District
- Hat District
- Al Ghaydah District
- Al Masilah District
- Hawf District
- Sayhut District
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 88,594 | - | Yemen General Census of Population, Housing and Establishments 2004 |
| 2012 | 122,453 | 27.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 133,000 | 7.93% | population projection |
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