Hajjah Governorate

Located between Saada and Al Hudaydah governorates, Hajjah Governorate extends over 10,141 square kilometers of mountainous terrain and coastal plains.

The strategic positioning of Hajjah Governorate along trade routes has shaped its development since ancient times as a connection point between coastal and inland regions.

The districts of Hajjah maintain traditional agricultural practices passed through generations, with farmers cultivating coffee, fruits, and grains across terraced fields.

Thirty-one administrative districts compose the governorate, each containing multiple villages structured to facilitate resource distribution and public service management.

The population density of Hajjah reached 270 people per square kilometer in 2011, making it one of the most densely populated regions in northwestern Yemen.

Location: Yemen

Capital city: Hajjah

Elevation above the sea: 241 m

Shares border with: Al Hudaydah Governorate, 'Amran Governorate, Al Mahwit Governorate, Saada Governorate, Jazan Province

GPS coordinates: 15.70000,43.60000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:08