# Jibla

> town in Ibb Governorate, Yemen

**Wikidata**: [Q1010816](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1010816)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jibla,_Yemen)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/jibla

## Summary
Jibla is a town and city located in the Jiblah District of the Ibb Governorate in Yemen. It is situated at an elevation of 2,200 metres above sea level and had a population of 15,431 according to the 2004 national census. Jibla and its surroundings are recognized as a Tentative World Heritage Site by UNESCO, meeting criteria (ii), (iv), and (v).

## Key Facts
- **Instance Of:** Human settlement, city.
- **Location:** Located in Jiblah District, Ibb Governorate, Yemen.
- **Coordinates:** 13.916666666667° N, 44.15° E.
- **Population:** 15,431 (as of the 2004 Yemen General Census of Population, Housing and Establishments).
- **Elevation:** 2,200 metres above sea level.
- **Heritage Designation:** A UNESCO Tentative World Heritage Site since 2002 (listed specifically on July 8, 2002).
- **World Heritage Criteria:** Meets criteria (ii) - important interchanges of human values, (iv) - an outstanding example of a type of building or architectural ensemble, and (v) - an outstanding example of a traditional human settlement.
- **Timezone:** UTC+03:00.
- **Aliases:** Also known as Jiblah, جبله اليمن, and جبله.
- **Wikidata Sitelink Count:** 13 Wikipedia language editions have articles on this entity, including Arabic (ar), English (en), French (fr), and others.

## FAQs
**Where is Jibla located?**
Jibla is a town in Yemen, situated within the Jiblah District of the Ibb Governorate. Its geographic coordinates are approximately 13.92° North latitude and 44.15° East longitude.

**What is Jibla's population?**
According to the official Yemen General Census conducted in 2004, Jibla had a population of 15,431 inhabitants.

**Is Jibla a UNESCO World Heritage Site?**
Jibla and its surroundings are on the UNESCO Tentative World Heritage List, having been added in 2002. It is recognized for its outstanding universal value under criteria concerning cultural interchanges, architecture, and traditional settlement.

## Why It Matters
Jibla's significance stems from its cultural and historical value, which has been formally recognized by its inclusion on UNESCO's Tentative World Heritage List. This designation highlights the town's importance as an outstanding example of human settlement and architectural tradition in Yemen. Its preservation is considered crucial for understanding the region's heritage.

## Notable For
- Being a designated UNESCO Tentative World Heritage Site since 2002.
- Its high elevation of 2,200 metres above sea level.
- Meeting three specific UNESCO World Heritage criteria: (ii), (iv), and (v).

## Body

### Geographic and Administrative Classification
Jibla is classified as both a human settlement and a city. It is administratively part of the Jiblah District within the Ibb Governorate of Yemen. The town is located at coordinates 13.916666666667° North latitude and 44.15° East longitude and sits at a significant elevation of 2,200 metres above sea level.

### Demographic Information
The population of Jibla was officially recorded as 15,431 people during the Yemen General Census of Population, Housing and Establishments in 2004. This census serves as the definitive source for this demographic data.

### Heritage Status and Recognition
Jibla holds a notable place in international cultural heritage preservation. It was inscribed on the UNESCO Tentative World Heritage List in 2002, with an official start date of July 8, 2002. The listing specifically covers "Jibla and its surroundings" and is justified by its fulfillment of three World Heritage criteria:
- **(ii):** To exhibit an important interchange of human values, over a span of time or within a cultural area of the world, on developments in architecture or technology, monumental arts, town-planning or landscape design.
- **(iv):** To be an outstanding example of a type of building, architectural or technological ensemble or landscape which illustrates (a) significant stage(s) in human history.
- **(v):** To be an outstanding example of a traditional human settlement, land-use, or sea-use which is representative of a culture (or cultures), or human interaction with the environment especially when it has become vulnerable under the impact of irreversible change.

The tentative list ID is 1721.

### Identifiers and External References
Jibla is referenced across multiple database systems, which facilitates its unique identification in different contexts.
- **Wikidata ID:** The primary entity identifier.
- **Freebase ID:** /m/0b9h5g
- **Geonames ID:** 74185
- **Who's on First ID:** 1310161621
- **GNS Unique Feature ID:** -3188360
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID:** 987007370657505171

### Online Presence and Content
The town has a presence on various Wikimedia projects.
- **Wikipedia:** Articles exist in multiple languages, including Arabic (ar), Egyptian Arabic (arz), English (en), German (de), French (fr), and others.
- **Wikimedia Commons:** Hosts a gallery and a category dedicated to Jibla, containing images such as `Jibra1.jpg` and `Jibla_IMG_5662.JPG`.
- **Main Topic Category:** The primary category for organizing related content is `Category:Jibla`. A specific category also exists for people born there: `Category:Births in Jibla, Yemen`.

## References

1. Yemen General Census of Population, Housing and Establishments 2004
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. [Source](http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/1721)
4. GeoNames
5. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File