Zarājah, Yemen

Dhamār · Yemen

Zarājah is a small city in Dhamār, Yemen with a population of 20,474. Elevation: 7,808 ft (2,380 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

20,474 Population 79/sq mi density
7,808 ft Elevation 2,380 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
7.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Aden Timezone

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About Zarājah

عزلة زراجة هي إحدى عزل مديرية الحداء في محافظة ذمار اليمنية ويبلغ تعداد سكانها 20474 نسمة حسب التعداد السكاني في اليمن لعام 2004.

People

Population20,474
Density79/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain7.8 in/yr
Elevation7,808 ft (2,380 m)
Population20,474
Population Density79 / sq mi
Elevation7,808 ft (2,380 m)
Coordinates14.8669°, 44.3787°
TimezoneAsia/Aden
Country🇾🇪 Yemen
State / ProvinceDhamār
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation7.8 inches (199 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zarājah

Zarājah is a small city in Yemen (Dhamār) with a population of 20,474. The city sits at an elevation of 7,808 feet (2,380 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 Zarājah

Zarājah 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 15°C / 59°F 2.6° / 26.9° 4.1
Feb 17.1°C / 63°F 5.3° / 28.4° 2.9
Mar 18.7°C / 66°F 7.7° / 29.7° 3.5
Apr 20.2°C / 68°F 10.2° / 30.5° 5.8
May 21.5°C / 71°F 11.9° / 31.7° 4.8
Jun 23.2°C / 74°F 13.6° / 32.7° 4.9
Jul 22.8°C / 73°F 14.7° / 32.8° 18.5
Aug 22.2°C / 72°F 14.4° / 31.4° 28.5
Sep 21.5°C / 71°F 11.3° / 30.9° 2.9
Oct 17.5°C / 64°F 7° / 28.6° 14.0
Nov 15.4°C / 60°F 4.6° / 26.8° 5.3
Dec 14°C / 57°F 1.7° / 25.9° 9.9
Zarājah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,808 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above Yemen avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation7,808 ft (2,380 m)
Area260.6 sq mi (674.8 km²)
Population Density79/sq mi
Coordinates14.8669°N, 44.3787°E
TimezoneAsia/Aden

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.8"
79% below Yemen avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.40"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.0 on Sep 13, 2016.

May 24, 2016 28 km WNW of Al Bayda, Yemen M4.9 134 km
Nov 22, 1991 7 km NW of Dh? as Suf?l, Yemen M4.7 114 km
May 19, 1992 9 km W of Dh? as Suf?l, Yemen M4.5 120 km
Aug 9, 2016 8 km ENE of Ban? al ‘Aww?m, Yemen M4.1 113 km
Sep 13, 2016 33 km NNW of Dham?r, Yemen M4.0 11 km
Nov 1, 1993 27 km WNW of Village of ALAMRAH, Yemen M3.9 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Dhamar, Harras of (46 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Dhamar, Harras of Volcanic field 3,500 m (11,483 ft) 1937 46 km
Arhab, Harra of Volcanic field 3,100 m (10,171 ft) 500 91 km
Haylan, Jabal Volcanic field 1,550 m (5,085 ft) -1200 98 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 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) 1.9 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

Zarājah has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 58°F in January to 74°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and December the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Zarājah

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسة الجهارنة الكميم الحداء تنفيذ مشروع الاشغال العامة - - - -
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Radio Stations near Zarājah

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sam FM - MP3
Sayun Radio - MP3 64 kbps

Castles in Zarājah

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alshanbali Village - Alnahari House

Clinics in Zarājah

10 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Al Markaz as Sihhi Zarajah
Al Markaz as Sihhiy al Abbasiyah
Al Markaz as Sihhiy al Kamim
Al Markaz as Sihhiy Bayt al Qiri
Al Markaz as Sihhiy Shamsan
Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah al Malha
Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah ar Rashidah
Al Wahdah as Sihhiyah Bani Qaws
Wahdah Sihhiyah as Sa`id
Wahdah Sihhiyah Bani Hayyan

Gas Stations in Zarājah

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

YE #6307752899
محطة بترول

Airports Near Zarājah

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sanaa International AirportSAHLarge Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Aden
Elevation
2,403 m (7,884 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 Zarājah

What is the population of Zarājah?

Zarājah has a population of 20,474 residents and is located in Yemen. The population density is 79 people per square mile, spread across 260.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zarājah?

Zarājah 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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