Marib Governorate
محافظات مَأْرِب | |
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Governorate | |
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| Country |  Yemen |
| Region | Sheba Region |
| Seat | Marib |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Maj. Sultan Al-Aradah |
| Area | |
• Total | 20,023 km2 (7,731 sq mi) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 488,000 |
| • Density | 24/km2 (63/sq mi) |
| Website | www |
Marib (Arabic: مَأْرِب, romanized: Maʾrib) is a governorate of Yemen. It is located 173 kilometers to the northeast of Yemen's capital, Sana'a. The population of Marib Governorate comprises 1.2% of the country's total population. The city of Marib is the capital of the governorate, and was established after the discovery of oil deposits in 1984.[2] The total number of residents living in the governorate was 238,522, according to the 2004 census, and the rate of growth was 2.72%.[3]
As of 28 April 2020, it is the only governorate of the former North Yemen controlled by the internationally recognized Government of Yemen.[4][5]
- ^ "Statistical Yearbook 2011". Central Statistical Organisation. Archived from the original on 9 October 2012. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
- ^ United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (February 2010). "Yemen Smart Book" (PDF). Cryptocomb. p. 179. Retrieved 27 May 2012.
- ^ "نبذة تعريفية عن محافظة مأرب". www.yemen-nic.info. Retrieved 2019-06-02.
- ^ "Audience Question: Did Ansar Allah Liberated 95% of al-Jawf?". Islamic World News. 2020-04-30. Retrieved 2020-04-30.
- ^ "Yemen: Houthi army spokesman declares end of Jawf operation, holds 'key to Marib'". Middle East Monitor. Retrieved 1 May 2020.