Lahij Governorate

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Lahij (Arabic: لحج Laḥǧ) is a governorate of Yemen.

Lahij
لحج
Governorate
Country Yemen
RegionAden Region
SeatLahij
Government
 • GovernorAhmed Abdallah al-Turki[1] (Southern Transitional Council)
Area
 • Total15,210 km2 (5,870 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[2]
 • Total975,000
 • Density64/km2 (170/sq mi)

Geography

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Adjacent governorates

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Districts

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Lahij Governorate is divided into the following 15 districts. These districts are further divided into sub-districts, and then further subdivided into villages:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Yemeni president appoints five new ministers in cabinet reshuffle". 24 December 2017.
  2. ^ "Statistical Yearbook 2011". Central Statistical Organisation. Archived from the original on 9 October 2012. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
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13°03′N 44°53′E / 13.050°N 44.883°E / 13.050; 44.883