Al Mahwit Governorate facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Al Mahwit المحويت
Governorate
Country	Yemen
Seat	Al Mahwit
Area
• Total	2,858 km2 (1,103 sq mi)
Population  (2011)
• Total	597,000
• Density	208.89/km2 (541.0/sq mi)

Al Mahwit (Arabic: المحويت Al Maḥwīt) is a special area in the country of Yemen. You can think of it like a state or a province. It's known for its beautiful mountains and unique landscapes.

Areas within Al Mahwit

Just like a country is divided into states, a governorate like Al Mahwit is divided into smaller parts called districts. These districts help manage different parts of the region. Here are the districts in Al Mahwit:

• Al Khabt District
• Al Mahwait District
• Al Mahwait City District
• Ar Rujum District
• At Tawilah District
• Bani Sa'd District
• Hufash District
• Milhan District
• Shibam Kawkaban District

Where is Al Mahwit?

Al Mahwit is located in the western part of Yemen. It's known for its high mountains and deep valleys. This makes the scenery very dramatic and beautiful.

		Hajjah Governorate	'Amran Governorate
	Al Hudaydah Governorate
		Al Mahwit Governorate
			Sana'a Governorate

Images for kids

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  A terraced side of one of the Haraz Mountains in the governorate near Jabal An-Nabi Shu'ayb (the highest mountain in the Arabian Peninsula), west of Sanaa

See also

In Spanish: Gobernación de Al Mahwit para niños