Shabwah Governorate

Shabwah
شبوة
Governorate
Country Yemen
Seat Ataq
Area
  Total 47,728 km2 (18,428 sq mi)
Population (2011)[1]
  Total 568,000
  Density 12/km2 (31/sq mi)

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

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

  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. Retrieved 16 August 2015.

Coordinates: 14°33′N 46°50′E / 14.550°N 46.833°E / 14.550; 46.833

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