Ma'rib Governorate

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Ma'rib
مأرب
Governorate
Country Yemen
Seat Ma'rib
Area
  Total 20,023 km2 (7,731 sq mi)
Population (2011)[1]
  Total 288,000
  Density 14/km2 (37/sq mi)

Ma'rib (Arabic: مأرب Ma'rib) is a governorate of Yemen. Its centre, Ma'rib, was established after the discovery of oil deposits in 1984.[2] Ma'rib's population in 2004 was 241,619.

Districts

References

  1. "Statistical Yearbook 2011". Central Statistical Organisation. Retrieved 24 February 2013. 
  2. United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (February 2010). "Yemen Smart Book". Cryptocomb. p. 179. Retrieved 27 May 2012. 

Coordinates: 15°27′N 45°20′E / 15.450°N 45.333°E / 15.450; 45.333

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