Marib Governorate
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. 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%.
Marib Governorate
محافظات مَأْرِب | |
|---|---|
Governorate | |
| Country | Yemen |
| Region | Sheba Region |
| Seat | Marib |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Maj. Sultan Al-Aradah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20,023 km2 (7,731 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 488,000 |
| • Density | 24/km2 (63/sq mi) |
| Website | www |
As of 28 April 2020, it is the only governorate of the former North Yemen controlled by the internationally recognized Government of Yemen.
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