Ma‘bar, Yemen
Dhamār · Yemen
Ma‘bar is a small city in Dhamār, Yemen with a population of 24,707. Elevation: 7,641 ft (2,329 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Ma‘bar
Maʽbar is a market and farming town in Dhamar Governorate, Yemen, and the seat of Jahran District. It is located about 60 km south of Sanaa, at the northern end of the Dhamar plain, at the intersection of the country's main north–south highway and the old route down to the Yemeni Tihama, which was paved in the 1980s. The pipeline connecting the oilfields in Al Jawf Governorate to Ra's Isa on the Red Sea coast crosses the north–south highway near Maʽbar.
People
Climate
| Population | 24,707 |
| Population Density | 80 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7,641 ft (2,329 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.7940°, 44.2935° |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
| Country | 🇾🇪 Yemen |
| State / Province | Dhamār |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 7.8 inches (199 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ma‘bar
Ma‘bar is a small city in Yemen (Dhamār) with a population of 24,707. The city sits at an elevation of 7,641 feet (2,329 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Aden.
Climate in Ma‘bar
Ma‘bar has an average annual temperature of 19.1°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jun (23.2°C), the coldest is Dec (14°C). Average annual precipitation is 105 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.7°F |
| 24% above Yemen avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,641 ft (2,329 m) |
| Area | 308.3 sq mi (798.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 80/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.7940°N, 44.2935°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dhamar, Harras of (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Dhamar, Harras of | Volcanic field | 3,500 m (11,483 ft) | 1937 | 48 km |
| Arhab, Harra of | Volcanic field | 3,100 m (10,171 ft) | 500 | 96 km |
| Haylan, Jabal | Volcanic field | 1,550 m (5,085 ft) | -1200 | 110 km |
| Zukur | Shield | 624 m (2,047 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
Ma‘bar has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 58°F in January to 74°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 12.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and December the driest (0.2").
Schools in Ma‘bar
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| مدرسة دار الحديث | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة خولة بنت الازور للبنات | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Ma‘bar
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Ma‘bar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dhamar Public Liberary | 0.0 |
Hotels in Ma‘bar
6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Ma‘bar
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Ma‘bar
8 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ma‘bar
16 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ma‘bar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ma‘bar
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sanaa International Airport | SAH | Large Airport |
Post Offices in Ma‘bar
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| mabar post office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ma‘bar
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| al nour mosque |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ma‘bar
What is the population of Ma‘bar?
Ma‘bar has a population of 24,707 residents and is located in Yemen. The population density is 80 people per square mile, spread across 308.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ma‘bar?
Ma‘bar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 7.8 inches.
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