Shibam Kawkaban District
| Shibam Kawkaban District | |
|---|---|
| District | |
| Country |
 Yemen |
| Governorate | Al Mahwit |
| Population (2003) | |
| • Total | 39,163 |
| Time zone | Yemen Standard Time (UTC+3) |
Shibam Kawkaban District is a district of the Al Mahwit Governorate, Yemen. As of 2003, the district had a population of 39,163 inhabitants.[1]
The town is a stronghold of the Shi'a Islamist Houthis which control much of Northern Yemen.[2][3]
References
- ↑ "Districts of Yemen". Statoids. Retrieved October 20, 2010.
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Coordinates: 15°22′N 43°45′E / 15.367°N 43.750°E
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