Shabwah Governorate

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

Shabwah شَبْوَة
Governorate
Country	Republic of Yemen
Seat	Ataq
Government
• Governor	Ahmed Hamed Lamlas (Southern Transitional Council)
Area
• Total	47,728 km^2 (18,428 sq mi)
Population  (2011)[1]
• Total	668,000
• Density	14/km^2 (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

• Ain District
• Al Talh District
• Ar Rawdah District
• Arma District
• As Said District
• Ataq District
• Bayhan District
• Dhar District
• Habban District
• Hatib District
• Jardan District
• Mayfa'a District
• Merkhah Al Ulya District
• Merkhah As Sufla District
• Nisab District
• Rudum District
• Usaylan District

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.