Az Zahir District | |
|---|---|
  Az Zahir District | |
| Coordinates: 13°57′52″N45°27′55″E / 13.964546°N 45.465212°E | |
| Country |  Yemen |
| Governorate | Al Bayda |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 25,704 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (Yemen Standard Time) |
Az Zahir District is a district of the Al Bayda Governorate, Yemen. As of 2003, the district had a population of 25,704 inhabitants. [1]
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