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| Country |  Yemen |
| Governorate | Hajjah |
| Seat | Kuhlan Affar |
| Population (2003) | |
• Total | 40,333 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (Yemen Standard Time) |
Kuhlan Affar District is a district of the Hajjah Governorate, Yemen. As of 2003, the district had a population of 40,333 inhabitants. [1]
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Kuhlan Affar, also called simply Kuhlan and known historically as Kuhlan Taj al-Din, is a town in Hajjah District, Yemen, and the seat of Kuhlan Affar District. Located at the southern end of the Affar mountain range, it has a large market and is a minor administrative center. Agriculture in the area is done with terraces to help retain water.
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