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Mukalla, Yemen

Muhafazat Hadramaout · 🇾🇪 Yemen

Mukalla is a major city in Muhafazat Hadramaout, Yemen with a population of 594,951. Elevation: 128 ft (39 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
594,951 Population 785/sq mi density
128 ft Elevation 39 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
1.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Aden Timezone
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 8.8%
74% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 13.7%
57% lower than US avg
Unemployment 17.3%
381% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 33.3%
169% higher than US avg

People

Population594,951
Median Age19.8 yrs
Density785/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment17.3%
Poverty33.3%

Health

Obesity13.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
AQI19 (Good)
Rain1.5 in/yr
Sunny Days333/yr
Elevation128 ft (39 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+50.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband13.8%
Population594,951
Population Density785 / sq mi
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Coordinates14.5425°, 49.1242°
TimezoneAsia/Aden
Country🇾🇪 Yemen
State / ProvinceMuhafazat Hadramaout
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation1.5 inches (39 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age19.8 years

Is Mukalla a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mukalla receives an overall livability score of 1.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Key strengths include abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Mukalla faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

At 17.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 33.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population.

Education

8.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 50.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Mukalla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F. Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. With 333 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 1.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.

Mukalla has a population of 594,951 with a density of 785 people per square mile, spread across 757.9 square miles. The median age is 19.8 years, 49% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.3% female and 50.7% male. 6.9% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 43.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

594,951
Total Population
785
People / sq mi
19.8yrs
Median Age
49% below US avg
757.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Mukalla vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Mukalla vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mukalla is N/A. The unemployment rate is 17.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 20, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Mukalla vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment17.3%
381% above US avg
Poverty Rate33.3%
169% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living20.00 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Mukalla, 13.7% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 11.3% have diabetes. 29.3% have high blood pressure. 0.0% report binge drinking. 86.4% are physically inactive, above the national average. 5.2% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Mukalla vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity13.7%
57% below US avg
Diabetes11.3%
High Blood Pressure29.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking0.0%
Physical Inactivity86.4%
Depression5.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate43.0%

Food & Exercise

Mukalla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 333 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 1.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19 — among the cleanest air in the country. 91% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall1.5 inches
96% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median19.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.3%

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area757.9 sq mi (1,963.1 km²)
Population Density785/sq mi
Coordinates14.5425°N, 49.1242°W
TimezoneAsia/Aden
8.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 74% below the national average of 33.7%. 50.0% have completed high school. 13.8% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+8.8%
74% below US avg
High School+50.0%
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density785/sq mi
Total Area757.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access13.8%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

Ghayl Bā Wazīr 21,259 pop · 22.8 mi CPF 6,000 pop · 72.5 mi At Taḩāluf 1,281 pop · 99.0 mi Al Ḩamdī 1,273 pop · 99.7 mi
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