Al Hudaydah Governorate

Al Hudaydah
الحديدة
Governorate
Country Yemen
Seat Al Hudaydah
Occupation Houthis (Ansar Allah)
Area
  Total 17,509 km2 (6,760 sq mi)
Population (2011)[1]
  Total 2,621,000
  Density 150/km2 (390/sq mi)

Al Hudaydah (Arabic: الحديدة Al Ḥudaida) is a governorate of Yemen. Its capital is Al Hudaydah. The governorate is also sometimes referred to as the Western Coast.

This governorate borders the Red Sea and is part of the narrow Tihamah region. Its capital, Al Hudaydah, also serves as an important local port city.

Districts

References

  1. "Statistical Yearbook 2011". Central Statistical Organisation. Retrieved 24 February 2013.

Coordinates: 14°46′N 43°15′E / 14.767°N 43.250°E / 14.767; 43.250

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