Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
1.9M
Population
3,450 km2
Area
16 Mbps
Internet
2,150m
Elevation
UTC+03:00
Timezone
SAH (14km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Sanaa is a city in Yemen with a population of 1.9M. Internet speeds average 16 Mbps download. The city has 4,769 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Yemen
Region
Western Asia
Population
1.9M
Timezone
UTC+03:00
Elevation
2,150 m
Currency
YER
Language
Arabic
Airport
SAH
GPS
15.35, 44.21
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
Internet at 16 Mbps — plan for offline work or find coworking spaces
A major city with a population of 1,937,451
INFRASTRUCTURE
4,769 total POIs 1.4 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
396
Cafes
68
Bars
2
Fast Food
215
Shopping
Supermarkets
347
Convenience
643
Shopping Malls
87
Healthcare
Hospitals
138
Clinics
315
Pharmacies
595
Education
Schools
360
Universities
76
Libraries
11
Recreation
Parks
76
Playgrounds
8
Sports
43
Cinemas
5
Museums
4
Theatres
2
Transport
Bus Stops
11
Fuel Stations
159
Services
Banks
104
ATMs
46
Post Offices
33
Police
34
Fire Stations
1
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
16 Mbps
Download
8 Mbps
Upload
54ms
Latency
1,523
Tests
480
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Apr - Oct
16°
J
16°
F
17°
M
19°
A
20°
M
22°
J
22°
J
22°
A
20°
S
19°
O
17°
N
16°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 18.9 C Range: 15.8 - 21.9 C Rain: 251 mm/year Sunshine: 3,852 h/year
CITY SCORES
94.7
Nomad Index
A
Livability
37.5
Culture
63.5
Overall
AIRPORT
SAH
Sanaa International Airport
14 km from center
~25 min ride
FUN FACTS
Sanaa, officially the Sanaa Municipality, is the capital and largest city of Yemen.
The city is the capital of the Sanaa Governorate, but is not part of the governorate, as it forms a separate administrative unit.
At an elevation of 2,300 metres (7,500 ft), Sanaa is the seventh highest capital city in the world and is next to the Sarawat Mountains of Jabal An-Nabi Shu'ayb and Jabal Tiyal, considered to be the highest mountains in the Arabian Peninsula and one of the highest in the Middle East.
Sanaa has a population of approximately 3,300,000 (2023), making it Yemen's largest city.
As of 2020, the greater Sanaa urban area makes up about 10% of Yemen's total population.
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Sanaa known for?
Sanaa is a city in Yemen. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Sanaa?
Sanaa has an average download speed of 16 Mbps and upload speed of 8 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Sanaa?
Sanaa has an average year-round temperature of approximately 18.9 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Sanaa?
Sanaa is served by SAH (Sanaa International Airport), approximately 14 km from the city center.
What is the population of Sanaa?
The population of Sanaa is approximately 1.9M.
What infrastructure does Sanaa have?
Sanaa has 4,769 mapped points of interest, including 396 restaurants, 138 hospitals, 360 schools.
What country is Sanaa in?
Sanaa is located in Yemen.
