Muhafazat Abyan (Muḩāfaz̧at Abyan), Abyan
Muhafazat Abyan: governorate of Yemen
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Quick Facts about Muḩāfaz̧at Abyan
| Population | 534,000 |
| Country | Yemen |
| State | Abyan (Yemen) |
| Area | 21939 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 13.6291,46.1260 |
| Male population | 272000, 221226 |
| Female population | 212593, 262000 |
| Altitude | 4,114 feet / 1254 meters |
| Capital | Zinjibar |
| Time Zone | UTC+03:00 |
| Local time | 03:39:21 (15th April 2026) |
Geography
Muḩāfaz̧at Abyan is located at 13°37'45"N 46°7'34"E (13.6291000, 46.1260000). It has 2 neighbors: Muhafazat al Bayda and Muhafazat Lahij.
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- Sarar District
- Al Wade'a District
- Mudiyah District
- Ahwar District
- Khanfir District
- Rasad District
- Jayshan District
- Sibah District
- Lawdar District
- Zinjibar District
- Al Mahfad District
- Mukayras
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 433,819 | - | Yemen General Census of Population, Housing and Establishments 2004 |
| 2012 | 764,342 | 43.24% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 534,000 | -43.14% | population projection |
Abyan, Al Muhafazah ath Thalithah, Al Muḩāfaz̧ah ath Thālithah, Governorate Number Three, III, Third Governorate, abyn, ابين