ʽAmran () is one of the
governorates
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of
Yemen
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. Located in the northwestern side of the country, it is controlled by the
Houthi movement
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in the
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* North Yemen civil war, 1962–1970
* South Yemen civil war
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.
Geography
Neighboring governorates
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Saada Governorate
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Al Jawf ( ') is a governorate of Yemen. Its capital is Al Hazm.
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(east)
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Sanaa Governorate
Sanaa ( '), also spelled San'a or Sana, is a governorate of Yemen. Its capital is Sanaa, which is also the national capital. However, the city of Sanaa is not part of the governorate but instead forms the separate governorate of Amanat Al-Asema ...
(southeast)
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Al Mahwit Governorate
Al Mahwit ( ') is one of the governorates of Yemen.
Geography
Adjacent governorates
* Hajjah Governorate (north)
* Al Hudaydah Governorate (west)
* Sanaa Governorate (south, east)
* 'Amran Governorate (northeast)
Districts
Al Mahwit Governo ...
(south)
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Hajjah Governorate (west)
Districts
'Amran Governorate is divided into the following 20 districts. These districts are further divided into sub-districts, and then further subdivided into villages:
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Al Ashah district
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Al Madan district
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Al Qaflah district
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Amran district
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As Sawd district
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As Sudah district
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Bani Suraim district
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Dhi Bin district
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Habur Zulaymah district
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Harf Sufyan district
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Huth district
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Iyal Surayh district
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Jabal Iyal Yazid district
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Khamir district
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Kharif district
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Maswar district
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Raydah district
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Shaharah district
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Suwayr district
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Thula district
References
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Governorates of Yemen