Laḩij Population 2026

Laḩij has a population of 23,375, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇾🇪 Yemen, located in Laḩij. Roughly 0.1% of Yemen's population lives here. It is about 83× smaller than Sanaa, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,375

Rank in Yemen

#20

Coordinates

13.06°N, 44.88°E

~136 m elevation · Asia/Aden

Distance to capital (Sanaa)

266 km

165 miles, straight line

Cities near Laḩij

Aden1,079,670 people · ~35 km away
Zinjibār19,879 people · ~55 km away
Taiz940,600 people · ~110 km away
Dhī as Sufāl37,997 people · ~120 km away
Ibb771,514 people · ~126 km away
Al Bayda37,821 people · ~127 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Laḩij?

Laḩij has a population of 23,375 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Yemen.

What region is Laḩij in?

Laḩij is located in Laḩij, Yemen.

Is Laḩij the capital of Yemen?

No, the capital of Yemen is Sana'a, about 266 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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