Dhale Governorate

Dhale (Arabic: الضالع‎ Aḍ-Ḍāliʿ) province is one of the governorates of Yemen that have been created after the announcement of Yemeni unification. The population of the province accounted for (2.4%) of the total population of the Republic, and allocated administratively into (9) districts. Dali city is the administrative centre of the province. Dali is one of the provinces that is distinct for its agriculture, since most of the population works in the agricultural activity. The most important agricultural crop is coffee. The province contains metals, the most important of which are talc which is used in the manufacture of paper, paint, cosmetics and pesticides. The tourist attractions in the province vary, the most important being the Damt hot-springs (Ḥamam-Damt), where locals often bathe. One of the ancient cities in the region is Juban, a city famous for its castle and the historic Mansuria school, built by the Tahrids. The provincial terrain varies, while the climate is mostly temperate throughout the year.[3]

Dhale

الضالع
Governorate
Country Republic of Yemen
SeatDhale
Government
 • GovernorAli Moqbel Saleh[1] (Ruled by Southern Transitional Council)
Area
 • Total4,786 km2 (1,848 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[2]
 • Total669,000
 • Density140/km2 (360/sq mi)

History

Before unification, Dhale governorate did not exist, it was Al Huseen District, Al Azariq District, Ash Shu'ayb District, Jahaf District, and Ad Dhale'e District that was belonging South Yemen's Lahij Governorate, as for Al Husha District, Juban District, Damt District, and Qa'atabah District were districts that belonged to North Yemen.

70% of Dhale governorate land is originally from North Yemen; Juban District is originally from Al Bayda Governorate, while Al Husha District was part of Taiz Governorate. Damt District and Qa'atabah District were parts of Ibb Governorate.

Location

Dali province is located between latitude (42: 13) northward, and longitude (43: 44) eastward, and away from the capital Sana'a distance of (245 km) . It relates to the provinces of Ibb and Baidha from the north, the provinces of Baidha and Lahj from the east, Lahj province from the south, Ibb and Taiz provinces from the west.

Districts

Dhale governorate has 9 districts, they are:

References
  1. http://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/gulf/2017/12/24/Yemeni-President-reshuffles-government-appoints-five-new-ministers.html
  2. "Statistical Yearbook 2011". Central Statistical Organisation. Archived from the original on 9 October 2012. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
  3. "About Dali province". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2016-03-10.


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