# Kawkaban

> village in 'Amran Governorate, Yemen

**Wikidata**: [Q2262291](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2262291)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kawkaban

## Summary
Kawkaban is a village and city located in the 'Amran Governorate of Yemen. Situated at a high altitude of 2,800 meters above sea level, it had a population of 1,705 as of the 2004 census. The settlement utilizes the UTC+03:00 time zone and is characterized as a large human settlement within the region.

## Key Facts
- **Classification:** Kawkaban is classified as both a **village** and a **city** (large human settlement).
- **Location:** It is located in the **'Amran Governorate**, Yemen, specifically within the area of **Saada Wadi Sabr**.
- **Elevation:** The settlement sits at an elevation of **2,800 meters** above sea level.
- **Population:** The recorded population was **1,705** as of **2004**.
- **Coordinates:** Latitude 15.5, Longitude 43.9.
- **Time Zone:** Observes **UTC+03:00**.
- **Language:** The official language is **Arabic**.

## FAQs
**What is the geographical location of Kawkaban?**
Kawkaban is situated in Yemen within the 'Amran Governorate, specifically located in Saada Wadi Sabr. Its precise coordinates are 15.5° latitude and 43.9° longitude.

**What are the demographic and physical statistics for Kawkaban?**
As of 2004, the population of Kawkaban was 1,705. The city is notable for its high elevation, standing 2,800 meters above sea level.

**What administrative and identification codes are associated with Kawkaban?**
Kawkaban is tracked under numerous international identifiers, including a Geonames ID of 73958, a Freebase ID of /m/07f0_j, and a GNS Unique Feature ID of -3188592. It is also cataloged in the Encyclopedia of Islam under the ID "kevkeban."

## Why It Matters
Kawkaban serves as a distinct human settlement in the 'Amran Governorate of Yemen, positioned at a significant altitude of 2,800 meters. Its inclusion in the *Encyclopedia of Islam* (under the ID "kevkeban") and the Schoenberg Database of Manuscripts indicates its historical or academic relevance, particularly regarding manuscript studies and regional history. The settlement's classification as both a village and a city highlights its status as a notable population center within the Saada Wadi Sabr region.

## Notable For
- **High Altitude:** At 2,800 meters, it is a high-elevation settlement.
- **Academic Cataloging:** Listed in the TDV Encyclopedia of Islam and the Schoenberg Database of Manuscripts.
- **Multilingual Documentation:** The entity is documented across a wide array of Wikipedia language editions, including Arabic, Cebuano, Persian, Finnish, French, Italian, and Russian.

## Body

### Geography and Environment
Kawkaban is a human settlement located in the Middle East, specifically within the **'Amran Governorate** of **Yemen**. The precise geographic coordinates are 15.5° latitude and 43.9° longitude. The settlement is notably high, sitting at an **elevation of 2,800 meters** above sea level. It falls within the **Saada Wadi Sabr** region. The local time zone is **UTC+03:00**.

### Demographics and Language
The settlement is officially classified as a **village** and a **city** (large human settlement). According to census data referenced from 2004, the population of Kawkaban was **1,705**. The official language of the region is **Arabic**.

### Visual and Media Representation
The entity has a dedicated **Wikivoyage page banner** and is categorized under "Kawkaban" on Wikimedia Commons. There are multiple media files associated with the location, including specific images such as `Kawkaban_(2886014689).jpg` and `The_view_from_Kawkaban.jpg`. Additionally, there is a dedicated category for "Views from Kawkaban."

### Identifiers and Databases
Kawkaban is indexed in numerous international and academic databases:
- **Geonames ID:** 73958
- **GNS Unique Feature ID:** -3188592
- **Who's on First ID:** 1326718859
- **Freebase ID:** /m/07f0_j
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID:** 987007517244205171
- **TDV Encyclopedia of Islam ID:** kevkeban
- **Schoenberg Database of Manuscripts Place ID:** 3332

The entity has "sitelinks" across 13 different Wikimedia language projects, including Arabic, Russian, French, and Italian Wikipedia, indicating a broad multilingual presence.

## References

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