Aden

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Aden

Total population

508,489

Coordinates12.79°, 45.03°

Demographic figures from Central Statistical Organization (Yemen). Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

Overview

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 Yemen since 2014. It is approximately 170 km (110 mi) east of the Bab-el-Mandeb strait. 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.

Geography

Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.