'Amran Governorate

Amran Governorate spans 9,587 square kilometers across Yemen's central highlands, reaching elevations of 1,773 meters above sea level with twenty administrative districts.

The governorate established after Yemen's unification functioned as a vital trade center connecting northern regions through its strategic position 50 kilometers from Sana'a.

The population maintains traditional agricultural practices, focusing on cereal cultivation and livestock breeding while preserving local customs across multiple ethnic communities.

The region contains essential infrastructure including the Amran Cement Factory, which processes local minerals despite facing operational challenges due to current conditions.

The Shaharah Bridge, an engineering achievement in the Shaharah District, connects mountain peaks and represents historical construction techniques of the region.

Location: Yemen

Capital city: ʿAmrān

Elevation above the sea: 1,773 m

Shares border with: Hajjah Governorate, Al Jawf Governorate, Sanaa Governorate, Saada Governorate, Al Mahwit Governorate

GPS coordinates: 15.64600,43.92900

Latest update: March 5, 2025 22:20