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'''Hadibu''' (Arabic: حديبو), formerly known as Tamrida, is the capital and largest town of the [[Socotra | '''Hadibu''' (Arabic: حديبو), formerly known as Tamrida, is the capital and largest town of the [[Socotra|Socotra Special Administrative Region]] of [[Yemen]]. It is the seat of the SAR government headed by the Administrator, and is a major hub for tourism. | ||
Socotra Airport is located about 12 kilometres west of Hadibu, and close to the third-largest town in the archipelago, Qād̨ub. The S6 highway runs along the north shore from Qalansiya in the west to Hadibu and then to the Dihamri area in the east, while the S18 highway runs from the northern to the southern coast of Socotra, through the Dixsam Plateau. | Socotra Airport is located about 12 kilometres west of Hadibu, and close to the third-largest town in the archipelago, Qād̨ub. The S6 highway runs along the north shore from Qalansiya in the west to Hadibu and then to the Dihamri area in the east, while the S18 highway runs from the northern to the southern coast of Socotra, through the Dixsam Plateau. | ||
The ancient former capital of Socotra, Suq, is located a few kilometers from Hadibu. In 1507, a Portuguese fleet commanded by Tristão da Cunha and Afonso de Albuquerque landed at Suq and captured the port from the Mahra people after a stiff battle. The architect Tomás Fernandes started to build a fortress at Suq, the ''Forte de São Miguel de Socotorá'' , however, in 1511 the Portuguese abandoned the island and the Mahra Sultans regained control of Suq. | |||
<br><blockquote>'''''<big>"Hadibu is Socotra's hub of activity and its main commercial center. The town center is a melting pot of Arab and African influences - brimming with traders and workmen from all over the region, all of whom traveled very far from home for their shot at the big time. The place is pulsating with energy, and it's hard not to feel inspired."</big>''''' | |||
<br>'''David Meeks''' | |||
Associate Editor, Lonely Planet | |||
15 June 2032</blockquote><br> | |||
Like the rest of Socotra, Hadibu is administered by a private corporation, Dominion Holdings Limited, and operates under a separate legal framework from mainland Yemen. The municipal administration is led by the Mayor, who is appointed by Dominion Holdings. | |||
While gambling and prostitution are permitted in the Socotra SAR, they are both strictly regulated. The Socotra Gaming Commission oversees all gambling establishments, while the Socotra Prostitution Agency oversees all gentlemen's clubs, brothels, strip clubs and escort services. Both agencies have their headquarters located in Hadibu. | |||
Latest revision as of 05:05, 26 January 2025
| Hadibu | |
|---|---|
| حديبو | |
| Capital of Socotra Special Administrative Region | |
 The Hadibu Souk | |
| Information | |
| Country | Yemen |
| Governorate | Socotra SAR |
| Administrator | Zakir Hussein Al-Amri |
| Mayor | Hafez Hamad |
| Area | 83 sq km |
| Population | 105,226 (2033 census) |
| Land Value | High |
| Landmarks | Hadibu City Hall Hadibu Souk White Silk Club Al-Fatinah Sandalwood Casino Ruins of Suq |
Hadibu (Arabic: حديبو), formerly known as Tamrida, is the capital and largest town of the Socotra Special Administrative Region of Yemen. It is the seat of the SAR government headed by the Administrator, and is a major hub for tourism.
Socotra Airport is located about 12 kilometres west of Hadibu, and close to the third-largest town in the archipelago, Qād̨ub. The S6 highway runs along the north shore from Qalansiya in the west to Hadibu and then to the Dihamri area in the east, while the S18 highway runs from the northern to the southern coast of Socotra, through the Dixsam Plateau.
The ancient former capital of Socotra, Suq, is located a few kilometers from Hadibu. In 1507, a Portuguese fleet commanded by Tristão da Cunha and Afonso de Albuquerque landed at Suq and captured the port from the Mahra people after a stiff battle. The architect Tomás Fernandes started to build a fortress at Suq, the Forte de São Miguel de Socotorá , however, in 1511 the Portuguese abandoned the island and the Mahra Sultans regained control of Suq.
"Hadibu is Socotra's hub of activity and its main commercial center. The town center is a melting pot of Arab and African influences - brimming with traders and workmen from all over the region, all of whom traveled very far from home for their shot at the big time. The place is pulsating with energy, and it's hard not to feel inspired."
David MeeksAssociate Editor, Lonely Planet
15 June 2032
Like the rest of Socotra, Hadibu is administered by a private corporation, Dominion Holdings Limited, and operates under a separate legal framework from mainland Yemen. The municipal administration is led by the Mayor, who is appointed by Dominion Holdings.
While gambling and prostitution are permitted in the Socotra SAR, they are both strictly regulated. The Socotra Gaming Commission oversees all gambling establishments, while the Socotra Prostitution Agency oversees all gentlemen's clubs, brothels, strip clubs and escort services. Both agencies have their headquarters located in Hadibu.