As of 2003, the district had a population of 88,155 inhabitants.

[1] In October 2010, riots took place in Lawdar.

A convoy of military officers had to be sent in from Hadramaut to maintain order.

Dozens have been killed within Lawdar District in conflicts between the jihadists and the army.

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