Shabwah Governorate
Shabwah
شبوة | |
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Governorate | |
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| Country | Yemen |
| Seat | Ataq |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47,728 km2 (18,428 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 568,000 |
| • Density | 12/km2 (31/sq mi) |
Shabwah (Arabic: شبوة Šabwa) is a governorate (province) of Yemen. Its main town is Ataq.
During the Yemeni Civil War in 2015, the province became a battleground. The battle, known as the Shabwah Campaign, ended on August 15, 2015, after forces loyal to the government of Abd Rabbah Mansour Hadi defeated Houthi rebels.[2]
Districts
- Ain District
- Al Talh District
- Ar Rawdah District
- Arma District
- As Said District
- Ataq District
- Bayhan District
- Dhar District
- Habban District
- Hatib District
- Jardan District
- Mayfa'a District
- Merkhah Al Ulya District
- Merkhah As Sufla District
- Nisab District
- Rudum District
- Usaylan District
References
- ^ "Statistical Yearbook 2011". Central Statistical Organisation. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
- ^ "Anti-Houthi fighters take Shabwa in southern Yemen advance". Reuters. MSN News. 15 August 2015. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
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14°33′N 46°50′E / 14.550°N 46.833°E
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