Shabwah Governorate

Shabwah (شَبْوَة) 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.

Adjacent governorates

 * Hadhramaut Governorate (north, east)
 * Abyan Governorate (south)
 * Al Bayda Governorate (west)
 * Marib Governorate (north, west)

Districts
Shabwah Governorate comprises the following 17 districts. These districts in are divided into sub-districts, and then further subdivided into villages:


 * 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