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Shabwah Governorate

Shabwah
شبوة
Governorate
Shabwah in Yemen.svg
Country Yemen
Seat Ataq
Government
 • Governor Hamed Lamlas Alkhalyfi
Area
 • Total 47,728 km2 (18,428 sq mi)
Population (2011)
 • 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.


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


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