Hadhramaut Governorate

The Hadhramaut Governorate extends over 163,680 square kilometers of diverse terrain, from coastal areas to mountains reaching 695 meters in elevation.

Before becoming a governorate, this territory formed part of the ancient Kingdom of Hadramout, with its capital at Shabwa around 330 BCE.

The districts of Hadhramaut maintain traditional markets where merchants sell frankincense, spices, and textiles according to centuries-old trading practices.

Mukalla, the capital city of Hadhramaut, connects to other regions through a network of roads and contains multiple administrative offices for governmental services.

The governorate includes 28 administrative districts, each managing local affairs while preserving connections to traditional tribal governance systems.

Location: Yemen

Capital city: Mukalla

Elevation above the sea: 695 m

Part of: Hadhramaut

Shares border with: Al Jawf Governorate, Al Mahrah Governorate, Marib Governorate, Shabwah Governorate, Najran Province

GPS coordinates: 16.66667,49.50000

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:31