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Al Madakisha, Yemen

Laḩij · Yemen

Al Madakisha is a small town in Laḩij, Yemen with a population of 5,000. Elevation: 4,505 ft (1,373 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

5,000 Population 12/sq mi density
4,505 ft Elevation 1,373 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
10.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Aden Timezone

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About Al Madakisha

عزلة القبيطة هي إحدى عزل مديرية القبيطة في محافظة لحج اليمنية ويبلغ تعداد سكانها 25935 نسمة حسب التعداد السكاني في اليمن لعام 2004.

People

Population5,000
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain10.8 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation4,505 ft (1,373 m)
Population5,000
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation4,505 ft (1,373 m)
Coordinates13.2366°, 44.4057°
TimezoneAsia/Aden
Country🇾🇪 Yemen
State / ProvinceLaḩij
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation10.8 inches (273 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Al Madakisha

Al Madakisha is a small town in Yemen (Laḩij) with a population of 5,000. The city sits at an elevation of 4,505 feet (1,373 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Aden.

Al Madakisha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,505 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average75.0°F
39% above Yemen avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,505 ft (1,373 m)
Area430.8 sq mi (1,115.7 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates13.2366°N, 44.4057°W
TimezoneAsia/Aden

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.8"
72% below Yemen avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.65"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Jul 19, 2016.

Jan 10, 2011 76 km E of Obock, Djibouti M5.1 141 km
Jan 30, 2011 81 km E of Obock, Djibouti M5.0 144 km
Aug 23, 2011 87 km E of Obock, Djibouti M4.9 141 km
Aug 10, 2002 67 km ENE of Obock, Djibouti M4.9 136 km
Mar 30, 2011 84 km E of Obock, Djibouti M4.9 143 km
May 24, 2016 28 km WNW of Al Bayda, Yemen M4.9 138 km
Aug 7, 1995 112 km E of Obock, Djibouti M4.8 132 km
Nov 6, 2009 92 km SSW of Aden, Yemen M4.8 139 km
Nov 22, 1991 7 km NW of Dh? as Suf?l, Yemen M4.7 81 km
Apr 28, 2007 63 km E of Obock, Djibouti M4.6 144 km
Aug 20, 1995 100 km ENE of Obock, Djibouti M4.5 122 km
May 19, 1992 9 km W of Dh? as Suf?l, Yemen M4.5 79 km
Jun 16, 1996 66 km E of Obock, Djibouti M4.4 141 km
Jan 18, 2011 76 km E of Obock, Djibouti M4.4 146 km
Mar 10, 1997 42 km NE of Obock, Djibouti M4.3 145 km
Aug 11, 2002 63 km E of Obock, Djibouti M4.3 148 km
Apr 9, 2007 51 km ENE of Obock, Djibouti M4.3 145 km
Jun 2, 2011 65 km E of Obock, Djibouti M4.2 145 km
Jun 16, 1996 55 km E of Obock, Djibouti M4.2 149 km
Jul 19, 2016 37 km NNE of Ahl Mohammed bin Ahmed, Yemen M4.2 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Mekunu:sagar Category 1 228 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dhamar, Harras of (151 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Dhamar, Harras of Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) 1937 151 km
Hanish Shield 422 m (1,385 ft) Unknown 189 km
Sawad, Harra Es- Volcanic field 1,737 m (5,699 ft) 1253 189 km
Zukur Shield 624 m (2,047 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
April 76°F (25°C) 1.2 in
May 80°F (26°C) 1.4 in
June 82°F (28°C) 1.0 in Warmest
July 81°F (27°C) 1.3 in
August 80°F (27°C) 1.7 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in
October 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in
November 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest

Al Madakisha has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 67°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 10.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.7") and December the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Al Madakisha

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسة النصر
مدرسة الإرشاد مداكشه قبيطه
مدرسة الانطلاق الشعبية
ملحق مدرسة الانوار
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Radio Stations near Al Madakisha

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
إذاعة دار الحديث السلفية بالضالع MP3 128 kbps
راديو الشيخ محمد المقرمي إذاعة (هندسة القلوب) MP3 96 kbps

Farmers Markets in Al Madakisha

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Suq al Musalla
بقالة اللواء الأخضر

Clinics in Al Madakisha

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Markaz as Sihhiy Ghawayl as Suq
Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah Thubab

Airports Near Al Madakisha

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aden International AirportADELarge Airport
Al Anad Air BaseMedium Airport
Taiz International AirportTAIMedium Airport
Ad-Dali AirportDHLSmall Airport
Little Aden AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Al Madakisha

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
جميس
مسجد القاضي علي احمد ناصر
مسجد جبل الحيد
مسجد ياسين سعد

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Aden
Elevation
1,432 m (4,698 ft)

🇾🇪 About Yemen

Capital Sanaa
Population 28,498,687
Area 527,970 km²
GDP per capita $634
HDI 0.424
Life expectancy 69.3 years
Internet users 13.8%
Urban population 36.6%
Currency YER (Rial)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +967
TLD .ye
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Al Madakisha

What is the population of Al Madakisha?

Al Madakisha has a population of 5,000 residents and is located in Yemen. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 430.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Al Madakisha?

Al Madakisha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.8 inches.

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