Shabwah Governorate
Shabwah (Arabic: شَبْوَة Šabwa) is a governorate (province) of Yemen. Its main town is Ataq.
Shabwah
شَبْوَة | |
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Governorate | |
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| Country | Republic of Yemen |
| Seat | Ataq |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Ahmed Hamed Lamlas (Southern Transitional Council) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47,728 km2 (18,428 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 668,000 |
| • Density | 14/km2 (36/sq mi) |
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
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. Archived from the original on 5 February 2016. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
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