Muhafazat Lahij (Muḩāfaz̧at Laḩij), Laḩij
Muhafazat Lahij: governorate of Yemen
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Muḩāfaz̧at Laḩij at a glance
Muḩāfaz̧at Laḩij currently has 1 quality-checked populated place pages and 14 county pages linked on MapSof.
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LaḩijPopulation 23,375
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Quick Facts about Muḩāfaz̧at Laḩij
| Population | 917,000 |
| Country | Yemen |
| State | Laḩij (Yemen) |
| Area | 15210 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 13.1667,44.5833 |
| Male population | 361014, 462000 |
| Female population | 455000, 361680 |
| Altitude | 1,470 feet / 448 meters |
| Capital | Lahij |
| Time Zone | Asia/Aden |
| Local time | 03:39:21 (15th April 2026) |
Geography
Muḩāfaz̧at Laḩij is located at 13°10'0"N 44°34'60"E (13.1666700, 44.5833300). It has 2 neighbors: Muhafazat `Adan and Muhafazat Abyan.
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The largest city of Muḩāfaz̧at Laḩij is Laḩij with a population of 23,375. . See all Muḩāfaz̧at Laḩij cities & populated places.
- Al Musaymir District
- Habil Jabr District
- Tuban District
- Yahr District
- Radfan District
- Al Maqatirah District
- Al Maflahy District
- Tur Al Bahah District
- Al Madaribah Wa Al Arah District
- Al Qabbaytah District
- Al Hawtah District
- Al Had District
- Al Milah District
- Yafa'a District
- Halimayn District
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 722,694 | - | Yemen General Census of Population, Housing and Establishments 2004 |
| 2012 | 865,791 | 16.53% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 917,000 | 5.58% | population projection |
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