Lahij Governorate, Administrative division in southern Yemen.
Lahij Governorate extends across 15,210 square kilometers of varied terrain, connecting the regions of Taiz, Dhale, Abyan, and Aden through its strategic position.
The region transformed from the Sultanate of Lahej, a British protectorate, into part of South Yemen in 1967 when the ruling Abdali dynasty concluded its reign.
The agricultural traditions of Lahij support jasmine cultivation, with the central market in Al-Hawtah distributing this prized flower throughout Yemen.
The governorate contains 39 healthcare facilities distributed across 15 districts, serving a population of approximately 917,000 residents as of recent estimates.
The shrine of al-Salih Muzahim Jafar in Al-Hawtah draws numerous pilgrims during the month of Rajab, marking a central point of religious gathering.
Location: Yemen
Capital city: Lahij
Elevation above the sea: 448 m
Shares border with: Abyan Governorate, Aden Governorate, Ta'izz Governorate, Dhale Governorate, Al Bayda' Governorate
GPS coordinates: 13.05000,44.88333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:28
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