Shabwah Governorate
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Shabwah شبوة |
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| Governorate | |
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| 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
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