Where is Shabwa governorate located?
Shabwah Governorate lies in the south-central of the Republic of Yemen, and it is the third largest governorate in Yemen in terms of area. It is
surrounded by four governorates, as it is bordered by Hadramout to the east, Marib to the north, and Abyan and Al-Bayda to the west. It is 474 km from the capital, Sana'a.
What is the area of Shabwa governorate?
The governorate extends over an area of 47,584 square kilometers, and it is distinguished by being one of the least densely populated governorates in Yemen.
What is the population of Shabwa Governorate?
Its population is estimated at between 600,000 and 700,000 people distributed over several small urban centers, the largest of which is the capital Ataq, Al-Olaya and Azzan. Its annual population growth rate is (2.54%).
What are the districts of Shabwa governorate?
The governorate consists of 17 districts according to the last administrative division as follows:
- 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
What are key tourist and historical attractions in Shabwa governorate?
The governorate is rich in its archaeological and historical sites, which are: Tamnu town, Ataq Museum, Kudour Mountain, Qina Port, Balhaf Port, and the Abadan Great Inscription.
What is the climate of Shabwa governorate?
Shabwa governorate has a desert climate that is hot in summer and mild in winter and tends to be cold at night.
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)
