Where is Lahj governorate located?
The governorate of Lahj is located in the southwest of the Republic of Yemen. It is connected to the governorates of Al-Bayda, Al-Dhale and Taiz from
the north, Aden governorate and the Gulf of Aden from the south, Abyan governorate from the east, and Taiz governorate from the west. It is 320 km away from the capital, Sana'a.
What is the area of Lahj governorate?
The area of the province is about 12,648 km2.
What is the population of Lahj Governorate?
According to the results of the 2004 general census of population, housing and establishments, the population of Lahj governorate reached (727,694) people, and this number increases annually by (2.63%).
What are the districts of Lahj governorate?
The governorate is divided among (15) districts according to the last administrative division as follows:
- Al Hawtah District
- Al Had District
- Al Madaribah Wa Al Arah District
- Al Maflahy District
- Al Maqatirah District
- Al Milah District
- Al Musaymir District
- Al Qabbaytah District
- Habil Jabr District
- Halimayn District
- Radfan District
- Tuban District
- Tur Al Bahah District
- Yafa'a District
- Yahr District
What are the key tourist and historical attractions in Lahj governorate?
Archaeological and historical monuments vary in the governorate, the most important of which are: Al-Anad Castle, Munif, Al-Harqan, Wadi Tibn, the Grand Mosque, Al-Maqatirah Castle, Mount Saba, Buran region, Mount Saba, Buran District, Al-Maqtara Castle, Al-Hajar town.
What is the climate of Lahj governorate?
In general, the climate in Lahj governorate is characterized by mild winters and high summer temperatures.
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)
