Shabwah Governorate

Shabwah (Arabic: شَبْوَة Šabwa) is a governorate (province) of Yemen. Its main town is Ataq.

Shabwah

شَبْوَة
Governorate
CountryRepublic of Yemen
SeatAtaq
Government
  GovernorAhmed Hamed Lamlas (Southern Transitional Council)
Area
  Total47,728 km2 (18,428 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
  Total668,000
  Density14/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

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References

  1. "Statistical Yearbook 2011". Central Statistical Organisation. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
  2. "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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