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Sanaa

City in Amanat Al Asimah, Yemen

Overview

Sanaa, Yemen's capital, is a unique blend of ancient history and lively street life. The city's iconic UNESCO-listed Old City features detailed towers and centuries-old mosques, while its markets pulse with daily commerce and community. Despite ongoing challenges, Sanaa brims with resilient culture and deep hospitality.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Yemen
Municipality
Amanat Al Asimah
Population
2,957,000
Time Zone
Asia/Aden
Coordinates
15.35°, 44.21°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
15
Female Safety
20
LGBTQ+ Safety
5
Traffic Safety
25
Food Safety
30
Monthly Cost
$650
Local Cost
$320
Local Income
$80
Cashless
10
English
15
Temperature
18.6°C
Summer Avg
22.6°C
Winter Avg
14.7°C
Record High
32.6°C
Record Low
-2.0°C
Humidity
35%
Precipitation
35 mm
Internet Speed
15 Mbps
Upload
7 Mbps
Latency
64 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
SAH
Distance
13 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 52 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 70/100.

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