Sana'a Governorate facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sana'a صنعاء
Governorate
Country	Yemen
Seat	Sana'a
Area
• Total	15,052 km2 (5,812 sq mi)
Population  (2011)
• Total	1,109,000
• Density	73.68/km2 (190.82/sq mi)

Sana'a Governorate (pronounced Sah-NAH-ah) is a large region in the country of Yemen. It is one of the many areas called "governorates" that make up Yemen. Its main city is Sana'a, which is also the capital city of Yemen.

Here's a cool fact: the city of Sana'a itself isn't actually part of the Sana'a Governorate! It's like a special, separate area called Amanat Al-Asemah. The governorate covers about 13,850 square kilometers (about 5,347 square miles). By 2011, the population grew to about 1,109,000 people.

Where is Sana'a Governorate?

Sana'a Governorate is located in the western part of Yemen. It surrounds the city of Sana'a, almost like a donut around a hole.

	'Amran Governorate		Al Jawf Governorate
	Al Mahwit Governorate		Ma'rib Governorate
		Sana'a Governorate (surrounds Sana'a)
	Al Hudaydah Governorate Raymah Governorate	Dhamar Governorate	Al Bayda' Governorate

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  Arabia's highest mountain, Jabal Hadhur or Jabal An-Nabi Shu'ayb of the Harazi subrange of the Sarat range, is in Bani Matar District

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You can also find information about Sana'a Governorate for kids in Spanish: Gobernación de Saná para niños