Sanaa
One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, with a history stretching back at least to the 5th century BC, Sanaa sits high in the Yemeni Mountains next to some of the tallest peaks in the Arabian Peninsula. Its Old City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, distinguished by multi-storey buildings decorated with geometric patterns. Al-Saleh Mosque, the largest in Yemen, lies on the city's southern outskirts. Travellers should consult current safety guidance before planning any visit, as the city has been under Houthi control since 2015.
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- Population1,937,451
- Nearest water from center 3.1 km1.9 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.0 km2.5 mi
Nearest airports
Sanaa: quick answers
Where is Sanaa?
Sanaa is in Yemen.
How do you get to Sanaa?
The nearest airport is Sanaa (SAH), about 38 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Sanaa?
The warmest month is June, averaging 23°C73°F across day and night; the coolest is December, at 15°C59°F. The wettest month is August, with about 66 mm2.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Sanaa?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 51 restaurants and 95 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.