Al Bayda' Governorate

Al Bayda Governorate extends across 11,193 square kilometers of mountainous terrain and agricultural lands, containing twenty distinct administrative districts at 2,005 meters elevation.

The area transformed from its status as the capital of the Beda Sultanate in 1930 to become one of Yemen's primary administrative divisions managing regional resources.

The districts of Al Bayda maintain traditional Yemeni practices in agriculture, commerce, and social structures while developing their own regional customs and expressions.

The governorate connects to eight surrounding administrative regions including Shabwah to the east, Abyan to the south, and Sanaa to the north through a network of roads.

The region experiences temperature variations from 1.2°C in January to 26.7°C in June, receiving 399 millimeters of annual rainfall concentrated in July and August.

Location: Yemen

Capital city: Al Bayda'

Elevation above the sea: 2,005 m

Shares border with: Dhamar Governorate, Abyan Governorate, Sanaa Governorate, Shabwah Governorate, Lahij Governorate, Dhale Governorate, Ibb Governorate, Marib Governorate

GPS coordinates: 14.26667,45.33333

Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:25