Al Jawf Governorate
Al Jawf
الجوف | |
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Governorate | |
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| Country |  Yemen |
| Seat | Al Hazm |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30,620 km2 (11,820 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 732,000 |
| • Density | 24/km2 (62/sq mi) |
Al Jawf (Arabic: الجوف Al-Jawf) is a governorate of Yemen. Its capital is Al Hazm.
Al Jawf Governorate borders 'Amran Governorate to the west, Sanaa Governorate to the southwest, Ma'rib Governorate to the south, Hadhramaut Governorate to the east, Saudi Arabia to the northeast, and Saada Governorate to the north.
Since mid-2011, the majority of the governorate is under control of the Houthis.[2][3][4]
As of April 2020, Houthi forces control all of the 12 districts of the Al-jawf province and 95% of the governorate after the 2020 offensive except for Khabb wa ash Sha'af.[5]
On July 15th, 2020, Saudi Arabia airstriked Al-Jawf killing 7 Yemeni civilians.
Districts
- Al Ghayl District
- Al Hazm District
- Al Humaydat District
- Al Khalq District
- Al Maslub District
- Al Matammah District
- Al Maton District
- Az Zahir District
- Bart Al Anan District
- Khabb wa ash Sha'af District
- Kharab Al Marashi District
- Rajuzah District
References
- ^ "Statistical Yearbook 2011". Central Statistical Organisation. Archived from the original on 9 October 2012. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
- ^ White, Elena (12 May 2012). "New war with al-Houthis is looming". Yemen Observer. Archived from the original on 19 September 2012. Retrieved 23 January 2013.
- ^ "Internal displacement continues amid multiple crises". IDMC. 17 December 2012. Retrieved 23 January 2013.
- ^ Almasmari, Hakim (27 December 2011). "Medics: Militants raid Yemen town, killing dozens". CNN. Retrieved 23 January 2013.
- ^ "Audience Question: Did Ansar Allah Liberated 95% of al-Jawf?". 1 May 2020. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
Places adjacent to Al Jawf Governorate | |
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