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Al Maḩfid, Yemen

Abyan Governorate · Yemen

Al Maḩfid is a small town in Abyan Governorate, Yemen with a population of 3,601. Elevation: 2,165 ft (660 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

3,601 Population 12/sq mi density
2,165 ft Elevation 660 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
4.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Aden Timezone

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About Al Maḩfid

المحفد هي إحدى قرى محافظة أبين اليمنية، وتتبع إدارياً مديرية المحفد، وهي آخر مديريات محافظة أبين من ناحية الشرق بحدود محافظة شبوة. بلغ تعداد سكانها 3601 نسمة حسب تعداد اليمن لعام 2004.

People

Population3,601
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain4.9 in/yr
Sunny Days341/yr
Elevation2,165 ft (660 m)
Population3,601
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation2,165 ft (660 m)
Coordinates14.0585°, 46.9133°
TimezoneAsia/Aden
Country🇾🇪 Yemen
State / ProvinceAbyan Governorate
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation4.9 inches (124 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Al Maḩfid

Al Maḩfid is a small town in Yemen (Abyan Governorate) with a population of 3,601. The city sits at an elevation of 2,165 feet (660 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 4.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Aden.

Al Maḩfid has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 341 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 4.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,165 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above Yemen avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days341 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,165 ft (660 m)
Area308.3 sq mi (798.5 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates14.0585°N, 46.9133°W
TimezoneAsia/Aden

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 4.9"
87% below Yemen avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 1.00"
Driest Month (Oct) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 18, 2015.

Apr 20, 1999 176 km SSE of Khim?r, Yemen M4.8 143 km
Mar 18, 2015 18 km NNE of Jawf al Maqb?bah, Yemen M4.4 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2.

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Chapala Category 2 214 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sawad, Harra Es- (101 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sawad, Harra Es- Volcanic field 1,737 m (5,699 ft) 1253 101 km
Bal Haf, Harra of Volcanic field 604 m (1,982 ft) Unknown 150 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in
March 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
April 76°F (25°C) 1.0 in Wettest
May 80°F (27°C) 0.7 in
June 83°F (28°C) 0.5 in Warmest
July 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in
September 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in
October 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
November 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in

Al Maḩfid has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 62°F in January to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 5.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (1.0") and October the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Al Maḩfid

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Al Mahfad
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Clinics in Al Maḩfid

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah as Sarid
Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah Khabr Laqmush
Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah Rafd

Gas Stations in Al Maḩfid

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

YE #8764832206

Airports Near Al Maḩfid

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ataq AirportAXKMedium Airport
Ar Rawdah AirportRXASmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Aden

🇾🇪 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 Maḩfid

What is the population of Al Maḩfid?

Al Maḩfid has a population of 3,601 residents and is located in Yemen. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 308.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Al Maḩfid?

Al Maḩfid has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 341 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 4.9 inches.

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