'Amran
Tall multi-storey mud-brick tower houses with arched windows and decorative white lime detailing line the streets of this ancient highland city, offering a rare glimpse into Yemen's distinctive vernacular architecture in the uplands northwest of Sana'a.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population90,792
- Nearest water from center 1.5 km0.9 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.1 km2.5 mi
Nearest airports
'Amran: quick answers
Where is 'Amran?
'Amran is in Yemen, about 44 km27 miles in a straight line from Sanaa.
How do you get to 'Amran?
The nearest airport is Sanaa (SAH), about 1 hr 25 min away by road.
What's the weather like in 'Amran?
The warmest month is June, averaging 20°C67°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 13°C56°F. The wettest month is August, with about 230 mm9.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in 'Amran?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 restaurants and 13 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.