# Jaʿār

> human settlement

**Wikidata**: [Q1021013](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1021013)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaar)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/jaar

## FAQs
**Where is Jaʿār located?**
Jaʿār is situated in the Abyan Governorate in Yemen. Geographically, it is positioned at a latitude of 13.216666666667 and a longitude of 45.3, operating on UTC+03:00 standard time.

**What is the population of Jaʿār?**
According to data from 2004, the city has a recorded population of 29,495 people.

**What is the administrative role of Jaʿār?**
The city functions as the capital of the Lower Yafa territory.

## Why It Matters
Jaʿār holds significance as a distinct urban center within the Abyan Governorate of Yemen. Its role as the capital of Lower Yafa highlights its administrative importance in the region. The city's documentation across various international databases and library authorities, including a VIAF ID and Library of Congress Authority ID, underscores its recognition as a notable geographic entity.

## Notable For
- Serving as the capital of the Lower Yafa territory.
- Being a recognized human settlement and city with a substantial population.
- Possessing multiple international identifiers (VIAF, GeoNames, Freebase, Library of Congress).

## Body

### Geography and Administration
Jaʿār is classified as a city and a large human settlement. It is located in the country of Yemen, within the Abyan Governorate. The city's exact coordinates are 13.216666666667 latitude and 45.3 longitude. It operates within the UTC+03:00 time zone, specifically designated as standard time.

### Demographics
The settlement has a recorded population of 29,495. This figure is based on a point in time reference from the year 2004.

### Names and Linguistics
The city is officially known by its native label, جعار. It is also recognized under several aliases and variations, including:
- Jaar
- Chanffar
- Ja'ar
- Dschaar

### Digital and Academic Presence
Jaʿār is indexed in numerous knowledge bases and academic repositories. Its Wikipedia entry is covered in 13 different languages, such as Arabic, English, German, French, and Russian, with a sitelink count of 13. The city has been assigned the following unique identifiers:
- **VIAF ID**: 156139451
- **GeoNames ID**: 74368
- **Freebase ID**: /m/076xlw5
- **Library of Congress Authority ID**: n2003122053
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID**: 987007484750105171
- **GNS Unique Feature ID**: -3188174
- **Who's On First ID**: 1259893607
- **SNARC ID**: 113 BC

### Media and Visuals
An image of Jaʿār, Yemen is available through the Wikimedia Commons file `Jaar,_Yemen1.jpg`. The main category for the topic on Wikimedia Commons is listed as `Category:Ja'ar, Yemen`.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. GeoNames
4. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File