Sa'dah Population 2026

Sa'dah has a population of 51,870, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇾🇪 Yemen, located in Şa‘dah. Roughly 0.1% of Yemen's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than Sanaa, the country's biggest city.

Location of Sa'dah (capital Sanaa shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

51,870

Rank in Yemen

#11

Coordinates

16.94°N, 43.76°E

~1,876 m elevation · Asia/Aden

Distance to capital (Sanaa)

183 km

114 miles, straight line

Cities near Sa'dah

Al Ḩazm18,241 people · ~138 km away
Ḩajjah43,549 people · ~140 km away
‘Amrān90,792 people · ~144 km away
Sanaa1,937,451 people · ~183 km away
Saḩar31,859 people · ~190 km away
Sayyān69,404 people · ~206 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sa'dah?

Sa'dah has a population of 51,870 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Yemen.

What region is Sa'dah in?

Sa'dah is located in Şa‘dah, Yemen.

Is Sa'dah the capital of Yemen?

No, the capital of Yemen is Sana'a, about 183 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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