Ataq , alternately spelled
Attaq, is a small city and the capital of
Shabwah Governorate in
Yemen. Ataq is 458 km south east of
Sana'a. The difference in elevation of the city is about 70 m with generally partially flat topography with altitudinal variation in the range of 1120–1190 m.a.s.l. Its population was around 37,315 according to a 2004 census. On May 24, 1994, Ataq was seized by northern Yemeni forces. According to the
Geo Names Database, Ataq is located at an altitude of 1146 metres. It is served by
Ataq Airport; the landing strip is located to the north of the town.