Dhale Governorate


Dhale province is one of the governorates of Yemen that have been created after the announcement of Yemeni unification. The population of the province accounted for of the total population of the Republic, and allocated administratively into districts. Dali city is the administrative centre of the province. Dali is one of the provinces that is distinct for its agriculture, since most of the population works in the agricultural activity. The most important agricultural crop is coffee. The province contains metals, the most important of which are talc which is used in the manufacture of paper, paint, cosmetics and pesticides. The tourist attractions in the province vary, the most important being the Damt hot-springs, where locals often bathe. One of the ancient cities in the region is Juban, a city famous for its castle and the historic Mansuria school, built by the Tahrids. The provincial terrain varies, while the climate is mostly temperate throughout the year.

History

Before unification, Dhale governorate did not exist, it was Al Huseen District, Al Azariq District, Ash Shu'ayb District, Jahaf District, and Ad Dhale'e District that was belonging South Yemen's Lahij Governorate, as for Al Husha District, Juban District, Damt District, and Qa'atabah District were districts that belonged to North Yemen.
70% of Dhale governorate land is originally from North Yemen; Juban District is originally from Al Bayda Governorate, while Al Husha District was part of Taiz Governorate. Damt District and Qa'atabah District were parts of Ibb Governorate.

Location

Dali province is located between latitude northward, and longitude eastward, and away from the capital Sana'a distance of . It relates to the provinces of Ibb and Baidha from the north, the provinces of Baidha and Lahj from the east, Lahj province from the south, Ibb and Taiz provinces from the west.

Districts

Dhale governorate has 9 districts, they are: