Al Jawf Governorate
Al Jawf
الجوف | |
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Governorate | |
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| Country |  Yemen |
| Seat | Al Hazm |
| Area | |
• Total | 30,620 km2 (11,820 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 732,000 |
| • Density | 24/km2 (62/sq mi) |
Al Jawf (Template:Lang-ar Al-Jawf) is a governorate of Yemen. Its capital is Al Hazm.
Since mid-2011, the majority of the governorate is under control of the Houthis.[2][3][4]
As of April 2020, Houthi forces captured 11 of the 12 districts of the Al-jawf province and control 95% of the governorate in the ongoing 2020 offensive except for Khabb wa ash Sha'af.[5]
Districts
- Al Ghayl District
- Al Hazm District
- Al Humaydat District
- Al Khalq District
- Al Maslub District
- Al Matammah District
- Al Maton District
- Az Zahir District
- Bart Al Anan District
- Khabb wa ash Sha'af District
- Kharab Al Marashi District
- Rajuzah District
References
- ^ "Statistical Yearbook 2011". Central Statistical Organisation. Archived from the original on 9 October 2012. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
- ^ White, Elena (12 May 2012). "New war with al-Houthis is looming". Yemen Observer. Archived from the original on 19 September 2012. Retrieved 23 January 2013.
- ^ "Internal displacement continues amid multiple crises". IDMC. 17 December 2012. Retrieved 23 January 2013.
- ^ Almasmari, Hakim (27 December 2011). "Medics: Militants raid Yemen town, killing dozens". CNN. Retrieved 23 January 2013.
- ^ "Audience Question: Did Ansar Allah Liberated 95% of al-Jawf?". 1 May 2020. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
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