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What Is the Capital of Yemen?
Sanaa
The capital of Yemen is Sanaa. About 3.3 million people live in the Sanaa urban area — 7.9% of the country's population.
3.3 million
Urban area population
UTC+3
Time zone
15.35°N
Latitude · 44.20°E
Yes
Largest city
Sanaa at a glance
Name origin
The name is reputed to mean "fortified place" in an ancient language.
Time zone
UTC+3 (8 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time). No daylight saving time.
Coordinates
15 21 N, 44 12 E · IANA time zone Asia/Aden
Location of Yemen
Middle East, bordering the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Red Sea, between Oman and Saudi Arabia
Largest cities in Yemen
1
Sanaa Capital
3.3 million2
Aden
1.1 million3
Taiz
941,0004
Ibb
772,000Urban-area population · CIA World Factbook (public domain)
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Muscat, Oman — 1,764 kmCapitals closest to Sanaa
Djibouti, Djibouti — 434 km
Asmara, Eritrea — 565 km
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — 922 km
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — 1,066 km
Khartoum, Sudan — 1,250 km
Doha, Qatar — 1,343 km
Manama, Bahrain — 1,379 km
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — 1,468 km
Straight-line distance between capitals.
Frequently asked questions about Sanaa
What is the capital of Yemen?
The capital of Yemen is Sanaa. About 3.3 million people live in the Sanaa urban area — 7.9% of the country's population.
Is Sanaa the largest city in Yemen?
Yes — Sanaa is also the largest urban area of Yemen (3.3 million).
What time zone is Sanaa in?
Sanaa is on UTC+3 — UTC+3 (8 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time). There is no daylight saving time.
Where does the name Sanaa come from?
The name is reputed to mean "fortified place" in an ancient language.
Which capital is closest to Sanaa?
Among the capitals of neighbouring countries, Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) is the closest, 1,066 km away in a straight line.
Data: CIA World Factbook (public domain); population: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0).