Al Haymah Ad Dakhiliyah District | |
|---|---|
  Al Haymah Ad Dakhiliyah District | |
| Coordinates: 15°10′0″N43°50′0″E / 15.16667°N 43.83333°E | |
| Country | Yemen |
| Governorate | Sana'a |
| Area | |
| • Total | 463 km2 (179 sq mi) |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 83,234 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (470/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (Yemen Standard Time) |
Al Haymah Ad Dakhiliyah District is a district of the Sana'a Governorate, Yemen. As of 2003 [update] , the district had a population of 83,234 inhabitants. [1]
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