Dhamār Population 2026

Dhamār has a population of 160,114, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇾🇪 Yemen, located in Dhamār. Roughly 0.4% of Yemen's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Sanaa, the country's biggest city.

Location of Dhamār (capital Sanaa shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

160,114

Rank in Yemen

Coordinates

14.54°N, 44.41°E

~2,421 m elevation · Asia/Aden

Distance to capital (Sanaa)

93 km

58 miles, straight line

Cities near Dhamār

Yarīm33,050 people · ~27 km away
Ibb771,514 people · ~68 km away
Sayyān69,404 people · ~70 km away
Dhī as Sufāl37,997 people · ~85 km away
Saḩar31,859 people · ~87 km away
Sanaa1,937,451 people · ~93 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dhamār?

Dhamār has a population of 160,114 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Yemen.

What region is Dhamār in?

Dhamār is located in Dhamār, Yemen.

Is Dhamār the capital of Yemen?

No, the capital of Yemen is Sana'a, about 93 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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