Al Mahwit (Arabic: ٱلْمَحْوِيْت Al-Maḥwīt) is one of the governorates of Yemen.
Al Mahwit
ٱلْمَحْوِيْت | |
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Country | Yemen |
Region | Tihama Region |
Seat | Al Mahwit |
Area | |
• Total | 2,858 km2 (1,103 sq mi) |
Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 1,597,000 |
• Density | 560/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
Geography
editAdjacent governorates
edit- Hajjah Governorate (north)
- Al Hudaydah Governorate (west)
- Sanaa Governorate (south, east)
- 'Amran Governorate (northeast)
Districts
editAl Mahwit Governorate is divided into the following 9 districts. These districts are further divided into sub-districts, and then further subdivided into villages:
References
edit- ^ "Statistical Yearbook 2011". Central Statistical Organisation. Archived from the original on 9 October 2012. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
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