Ibb Governorate

Ibb Governorate is an administrative division in central Yemen covering mountains and valleys divided into 20 districts. Ibb City serves as the main administrative center for this region.

This region once hosted an ancient kingdom as its seat of power in earlier centuries. That early period of prominence shaped the area's role in broader regional history.

Farming shapes how people here live and spend their time, with families tending terraced fields that have been worked the same way for centuries. You can see these agricultural traditions in the landscape itself and in the rhythm of daily activities throughout the year.

The region receives rainfall year-round, which supports farming and agricultural work throughout the seasons. This consistent moisture helps maintain productive conditions for crops.

The area contains natural hot springs known for their therapeutic properties scattered in remote locations. Ancient castles and defensive structures perched on the mountainsides add another layer of interest to the landscape.

Location: Yemen

Capital city: Ibb

Elevation above the sea: 1,721 m

Shares border with: Dhamar Governorate, Dhale Governorate, Ta'izz Governorate, Al Bayda' Governorate, Al Hudaydah Governorate

GPS coordinates: 13.95000,44.18333

Latest update: December 20, 2025 01:01