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Yafa'a
City in Lahij, Yemen
Overview
Yafa'a is a lively town in the Lahij region of Yemen, known for its mountainous landscapes, hospitality, and traditional Yemeni culture. Though primarily residential, Yafa'a offers travelers unique opportunities to experience rural Yemeni life and explore local history.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Yemen
Governorate
Lahij
Population
75,014
Time Zone
Asia/Aden
Coordinates
13.86°, 45.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
20
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
15
Traffic Safety
30
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$382
Local Cost
$200
Local Income
$90
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
21.7°C
Summer Avg
26.0°C
Winter Avg
17.4°C
Record High
37.3°C
Record Low
2.9°C
Humidity
41%
Precipitation
66 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BYD
Distance
37 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 40/100.
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