Al Mahwit
A small highland town in northern Yemen, Al Mahwit sits high in the mountains as the capital of Al Mahwit Governorate, a region with deep roots in ancient Yemeni history. The surrounding governorate has yielded thousands of artefacts and ancient tombs, and the rugged terrain of Jabal Hafash and Milhan — too difficult for historical invaders to penetrate — holds fortresses still standing today.
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- Population10,593
- Nearest water from center 4.6 km2.8 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.2 km0.7 mi
Nearest airports
Al Mahwit: quick answers
Where is Al Mahwit?
Al Mahwit is in Yemen, about 72 km45 miles in a straight line from Sanaa.
How do you get to Al Mahwit?
The nearest airport is Abs (EAB), about 3 hr 7 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Al Mahwit?
The warmest month is June, averaging 26°C79°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 20°C67°F. The wettest month is August, with about 182 mm7.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)