Al Hudaydah (Arabic: الْحُدَيْدَة, romanized: al-ḥudayda), also transliterated as Hodeda, Hodeida, Hudaida or Hodeidah, is the fourth-largest city in Yemen and its principal port on the Red Sea and it is the centre of Al Hudaydah Governorate.

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5 days ago · Hodeidah, city, western Yemen, situated on the Tihamah coastal plain that borders the Red Sea. It is one of the country’s chief ports and has modern facilities.

Jul 30, 2024 · In 2018, pro-government Yemeni forces advanced towards the port city of Hodeidah, the second most important city controlled by the Houthi rebels after the capital, Sanaa.

Jan 26, 2025 · Hodeidah serves as a critical maritime corridor, with around 70% of Yemen's imports passing through its port, impacting trade and humanitarian aid. Its historical significance as a trading hub has shaped Yemen's socio-political landscape, attracting various powers throughout history.

Al Hudaydah (Arabic: الْحُدَيْدَة, romanized: Al Ḥudaida) is a governorate of Yemen. Its capital is Al Hudaydah. 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.

The Hudaydah Port is a key Yemeni port on the Red Sea coast. It is the second largest port in the country, located in Al Hudaydah, the fourth largest city in Yemen. The port handles up to 80% of the humanitarian supplies, fuel and commercial goods in northern Yemen. [3]

A map of districts, data on the economy, local governance, access to basic services, demographics and related resources for Al-Hodeidah governorate, located in the far west of the Republic of Yemen.

The battle for the Red Sea port city Hodeidah endangers the lives of hundreds of thousands of children in the city. Millions more across Yemen depend on the humanitarian and commercial goods that come through the port every day for their very survival.

Jun 21, 2018 · Hudaydah is the single most important point of entry for the food and basic supplies to Yemen. Close to 70% of the country’s imports, including commercial and humanitarian goods, enter through Hudaydah and Saleef to the north.