Shabwah Governorate
Shabwah
محافظة شَبْوَة | |
|---|---|
Governorate | |
| Country | Yemen |
| Region | Hadramout Region |
| Capital city | Ataq |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Mohammed Saleh bin Adeow |
| Area | |
• Total | 47,728 km2 (18,428 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 668,000 |
| • Density | 14/km2 (36/sq mi) |
Shabwah (Arabic: شَبْوَة, romanized: Šabwa) is a governorate (province) of Yemen. Its main town is Ataq. It was named after the ancient south Arabian city of Shabwa.
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.