Sana'a Governorate

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Sana'a
صنعاء
Governorate
Sana'a in Yemen.svg
Coordinates: 15°21′N 44°12′E / 15.350°N 44.200°E / 15.350; 44.200Coordinates: 15°21′N 44°12′E / 15.350°N 44.200°E / 15.350; 44.200
CountryYemen
SeatSana'a
Area
 • Total15,052 km2 (5,812 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total1,109,000
 • Density74/km2 (190/sq mi)

Sana'a (Arabic: صنعاء Ṣana'ā') is a governorate of Yemen. Its capital is Sana'a, which is also the national capital. However, the city of Sana'a is not part of the governorate. Instead, it forms the separate district of Amanat Al-Asemah. The governorate covers an area of 13,850 km². As of 2004, the population was 918,379 inhabitants.

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References[change | change source]

  1. "Statistical Yearbook 2011". Central Statistical Organisation. Archived from the original on 9 October 2012. Retrieved 24 February 2013.