Hodeidah () is a governorate of Yemen. Its capital is Hodeidah. The governorate is also sometimes referred to as the Western Coast. With an estimated population of nearly 4 million, it is the third-most populous governorate in Yemen, behind Ibb and Taiz.
Hodeidah Governorate borders the Red Sea and is part of the narrow Tihamah region. Its capital, Hodeidah, also serves as an important local port city.
Geography
Adjacent governorates
Hajjah Governorate (north) Al Mahwit Governorate (east) Sanaa Governorate (east) Raymah Governorate (east) Dhamar Governorate (east) Ibb Governorate (east) Taiz Governorate (south)
Districts Hodeidah Governorate is divided into the following 26 districts. These districts are further divided into sub-districts, and then further subdivided into villages:
Ad Dahi district Ad Durayhimi district Al Garrahi district Al Hajjaylah district Al Hali district Al Hawak district Al Khawkhah district El Mansouria district Al Marawi'ah district Al Mighlaf district Al Mina district Al Munirah district Al Qanawis district Alluheyah district As Salif district As Sukhnah district At Tuhayta district Az Zaydiyah district Az Zuhrah district Bajil district Bayt al-Faqih district Bura district Hays district Jabal Ra's district Kamaran district Zabid district
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