Al Jawf Governorate
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| Al Jawf الجوف |
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| Governorate | |
| Country | Yemen |
| Seat | Al Hazm |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30,620 km2 (11,820 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 532,000 |
| • Density | 17/km2 (45/sq mi) |
Al Jawf (Arabic: الجوف Al Ǧauf) is a governorate of Yemen. Its capital is Al Hazm.
Since mid-2011, majority of the Governorate is under control of the militant Shi'a Islamist group known as the Houthis.[2][3][4]
Districts[edit]
- 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[edit]
- ^ "Statistical Yearbook 2011". Central Statistical Organisation. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
- ^ White, Elena (12 May 2012). "New war with al-Houthis is looming". Yemen Observer. 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.
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Coordinates: 16°47′N 45°31′E / 16.783°N 45.517°E
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