Raymah Governorate

Located 200 kilometers from Sanaa, Raymah Governorate stretches across 1,915 square kilometers of mountainous terrain with elevations reaching 2,950 meters.

The governorate was established in January 2004 when authorities separated portions of territory from the existing Sanaa Governorate to form this new administrative region.

Residents of Raymah speak a distinct Himyarite Arabic dialect where verb conjugations end with different consonants compared to standard Arabic forms.

The region contains six administrative districts including Al Jabin, the capital city, which serves as the central point for government services.

Three geographical zones define the territory: western rocky terrain, central high mountains supporting diverse agriculture, and eastern fertile valleys with agricultural plains.

GPS coordinates: 14.68756,43.66483

Latest update: March 6, 2025 23:28