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Aden, Yemen · Asia
About Aden
Aden sits on the route: 5 minutes from Khawr Maksar.
Aden is in Yemen, with about 1.1 million people. The nearest town is Khawr Maksar, about 4 km away.
Aden is an ancient port city in the southern part of the Arabian peninsula, on the north coast of the Gulf of Aden, positioned near the eastern approach to the Red Sea, and has been the de facto capital of the internationally recognized government of Yemen since 2014. It is approximately 170 km (110 mi) east of theRead more
Strait of Bab al-Mandab. With its strategic location on the coastline, Aden serves as a gateway between the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea, making it a crucial maritime hub connecting Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
In 2026, Aden had a population estimated at 1,194,160, making it one of the largest cities in Yemen. It is the capital and principal part of Aden Governorate, encompassing eight districts. During the colonial period, the name Aden referred to the area along the north coast of the gulf, encompassing Tawahi, Mualla, Crater, and much of Khor Maksar district. The western harbour peninsula, known as Little Aden, now falls within the Al Buraiqeh district.
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Aden is in Aden, Yemen, about 4 km from Khawr Maksar.
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- Population
- 1,079,670
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Yemen
- Region
- Aden
- Timezone
- Asia/Aden
- Coordinates
- 12.7796, 45.0385
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