Lahij Governorate
Lahij
لحج | |
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Governorate | |
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| Country | Republic of Yemen |
| Seat | Lahij |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Ahmed Abdallah al-Turki[1] (Southern Transitional Council) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15,210 km2 (5,870 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 875,000 |
| • Density | 58/km2 (150/sq mi) |
Lahij (Arabic: لحج Laḥiǧ) is a governorate of Yemen.
In 2015, the Governorate was subject to the Lahij insurgency, which was part of the Yemeni Civil War.
Districts
- Al Hawtah District
- Al Had District
- Al Madaribah Wa Al Arah District
- Al Maflahy District
- Al Maqatirah District
- Al Milah District
- Al Musaymir District
- Al Qabbaytah District
- Habil Jabr District
- Halimayn District
- Radfan District
- Tuban District
- Tur Al Bahah District
- Yafa'a District
- Yahr District
See also
References
- ^ http://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/gulf/2017/12/24/Yemeni-President-reshuffles-government-appoints-five-new-ministers.html
- ^ "Statistical Yearbook 2011". Central Statistical Organisation. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
Places adjacent to Lahij Governorate | |
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External links
13°03′N 44°53′E / 13.050°N 44.883°E
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