Laḩij, Yemen · Asia
Laḩij sits on the route: 25 minutes from Ash Shaykh ‘Uthmān.
Laḩij is a town located in Laḩij, Yemen. With a population of 23,375, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Laḩij sits in Yemen. It's in the Asia/Aden time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Laḩij to your route.
Lahej or Lahij (Arabic: لحج, romanized: Laḥj), formerly called Al-Hawtah, is a city and an area located between Ta'izz and Aden in Yemen. From the 18th to the 20th century, its rulers were of the Abdali branch of the Al-Sallami tribe who trace their lineage to one of the 10 tribes of Yaffa called Kalad. Lahij was theRead more
capital city of the Sultanate of Lahej, a protectorate of the British Empire until 1967, when the sultan was expelled and the city became a part of People's Republic of South Yemen. When Yemen Arab Republic and South Yemen merged on 22 May 1990, Lahij became part of the Republic of Yemen.
It is located in the delta of the Wadi Tuban on the main trade route connecting Aden with Ta'izz, Ibb, and Sanaa. Al-Hawtah is known for the shrine of al-Salih Muzahim Ja'far, which attracts pilgrims from throughout Yemen during the month of Rajab. It is known as "al-Hawtah al-Ja'fariyyah" in his honor.
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Laḩij is located in Laḩij, Yemen, Asia. The coordinates are 13.0567 latitude, 44.8819 longitude.
Laḩij has a population of approximately 23,375 people, making it a town in Yemen.
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