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Al Hiqa Destination Guide
Delve into Al Hiqa in Yemen
Al Hiqa in the region of Muḩāfaz̧at Dhamār is a city in Yemen - some 44 mi or ( 71 km ) South of Sanaa , the country's capital .
Current time in Al Hiqa is now 05:08 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Aden " with a UTC offset of 3 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Zarajah, Yafa, Tilhamah, Ta'izz, and Shuwaynah. While being here, make sure to check out Zarajah . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Al Hiqa ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
1982 North Yemen earthquake
The 1982 North Yemen earthquake was a magnitude 6.0 earthquake that hit near the city of Dhamar, North Yemen (now part of Yemen) on December 13, 1982. It was the first instrumentally recorded earthquake in the Dhamar region. As many as 2,800 people were killed and 1,500 injured.
Located at 14.70 44.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Al Manar District
Al Manar District is a district of the Dhamar Governorate, Yemen. As of 2003, the district had a population of 49,390 inhabitants.
Located at 14.67 44.25 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Thamar University
Thamar University (also called Dhamar University) is a modern public university located in the city of Thamar, Yemen. Situated at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:14|34|46|N|44|22|44|E| |primary |name= }}, it is the biggest university in the country. The University of Thamar was inaugurated on 17 June 1996, in order to meet the need for manpower development in the Thamar Governorate and the surrounding region.
Located at 14.58 44.38 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Dhamar, Yemen
Dhamar is a city in southwestern Yemen. It is located at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:14|33|0|N|44|24|6|E| |primary |name= }}, at an elevation of around 2400 metres.
Located at 14.55 44.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Harras of Dhamar
Harras of Dhamar is a volcanic field in Yemen.
Located at 14.55 44.40 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
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