Mocha Population 2026
Mocha has a population of 16,794, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇾🇪 Yemen, located in Ta‘izz. It is about 115× smaller than Sanaa, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,794
Rank in Yemen
#25
Coordinates
13.32°N, 43.25°E
~1 m elevation · Asia/Aden
Distance to capital (Sanaa)
249 km
155 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ta‘izz
| City | Population | Rank in Yemen |
|---|---|---|
| Taiz | 940,600 | #3 |
Cities near Mocha
- Taiz940,600 people · ~88 km away
- Zabīd52,590 people · ~98 km away
- Dhī as Sufāl37,997 people · ~110 km away
- Ibb771,514 people · ~124 km away
- Bayt al Faqīh34,204 people · ~133 km away
- Yarīm33,050 people · ~163 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mocha?
Mocha has a population of 16,794 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in Yemen.
What region is Mocha in?
Mocha is located in Ta‘izz, Yemen.
Is Mocha the capital of Yemen?
No, the capital of Yemen is Sana'a, about 249 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.