Where is Al Dhale governorate located?

Al-Dhale Governorate is located south of the capital, Sana'a, about 240 km away from it. The governorate is located on a latitude (42:13) to the north,Al Dhale Governorate and longitude (43:44) in the east. It is bordered on the north by Al Bayda governorate, on the east by parts of Al Bayda and Lahj governorates, on the south by parts of Lahj and Taiz governorates, and on the west by Ibb governorate. The city of Dhale is the administrative center of the province.

What is the area of ​​Al-Dhale governorate?

Its area is about 4,099 km2, divided into (9) districts.

What is the population of Al Dhale Governorate?

According to the results of the 2004 General Population, Housing and Establishments Census, the population of Al Dhale Governorate reached (470,564), and the number increases annually at a rate of (3.55%).

What are the districts of Al-Dhale governorate?

The governorate is divided into (9) districts according to the last administrative division as follows:

  • Al Azariq
  • Al Husha
  • Al Husayn
  • Ash Shau’ayb
  • Al Dhale
  • Juban
  • Jahaf
  • Damt
  • Qa’atabah

What are the main tourist and historical sites in Al Dhale Governorate?

The governorate has multiple archaeological, tourist and natural sites, the most famous of which are:

Dar Al-Hayd Castle, Al-Dhale Museum, Jabal Al-Hasha, Al-Miqdar Village, Al-Akam Village, Al-Nafeesh, Al-Usayl, Qaradat, Yarikh Castle, Bakr Bin Mubarak Mosque, Al-Nafeesh Mosque, Jabal Al-Nusoor, Al-Dhabiyat Village, Dar Al-Afif, Sufyan Ibn Yusef Mosque, Dhabiyat Mosque, Thumad Mosque, Juban town, Juban Castle, Qurain Castle, Al-Miqaranah, Al-Amiriyyah School, Damt City, Damt Castle, Amer Ibn Abdulwahab Dam.

What is the climate of Al-Dhale Governorate?

The governorate enjoys a temperate summer climate, while it tends to be cold at night in the winter.

 

Sources: 

  • Central Statistical Organization, 2006
  • Wikipedia - National Information Center (Arabic)
  • HUMAN ACCESS (Media Center)
  • Yemen figures and facts (the National Information Center).
  • Results of the tourism survey during the period from (1996-1999)