Ataq
Yemen · ShabwahYE
City in Shabwah Governorate, Yemen
Ataq, alternately spelled Attaq, is a small city and the capital of Shabwah Governorate in Yemen. Ataq is 458 km south east of Sanaa. The difference in elevation of the city is about 70 m with generally partially flat topography with altitudinal variation in the range of 1120–1190 m.a.s.l. Its population was around 37,315 according to a 2004 census. On May 24, 1994, Ataq was seized by northern Yemeni forces. According to the Geo Names Database, Ataq is located at an altitude of 1146 metres. It is served by Ataq Airport; the landing strip is located to the north of the town. Armed forces loyal to exiled president Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi captured Ataq from the Southern Transitional Council in August 2019.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 19,681
- Coordinates
- 14.538, 46.832
- Timezone
- Asia/Aden
- Elevation
- 1146 m
Overview of Ataq
Ataq belongs to Shabwah, Yemen and has the feel of a low-key town. About 19,681 people are based here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on water sports, adventure and culture. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 1,146 metres.
Things to do in Ataq
Water Sports in Ataq
(3)Looking for water sports? Ataq has Surf, Water Skiing and Water Sports. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Ataq.
Adventure in Ataq
(2)Looking for adventure? Ataq has Climbing and Off Road Trails. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Ataq.
Culture in Ataq
(2)Culture in Ataq covers Fountains and Museums. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Ataq's own activity tags.
Sports in Ataq
(2)The sports shortlist for Ataq: Trail Running and Walking Trails. Everything listed here comes from what Ataq is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Family in Ataq
(1)Family in Ataq covers Water Parks. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Ataq's own activity tags.
Nature in Ataq
(1)The nature shortlist for Ataq: Geological Formations. Everything listed here comes from what Ataq is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Ataq
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Ataq stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Small places like Ataq are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Shabwah. Time zone: Asia/Aden.
Similar destinations
Places near Ataq that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ataq known for?
- Ataq, in Shabwah, Yemen, is best known for water sports, adventure and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 19,681 residents.
- What can you do in Ataq?
- Recorded activities in Ataq include Surf, Water Skiing, Water Sports, Climbing and Off Road Trails. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Ataq?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Ataq stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Ataq located?
- Ataq is located in Shabwah, Yemen. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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