Al-Jawf Governorate
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Al Jawf الجوف |
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| Governorate | |
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| Country |
 Yemen
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| Seat | Al Hazm |
| Occupation |
 Houthis (Ansar Allah) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30,620 km2 (11,820 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 532,000 |
| • Density | 17/km2 (45/sq mi) |
Al Jawf (Arabic: الجوف Al Ǧauf) is a governorate of Yemen. Its capital is Al Hazm.
Since mid-2011, majority of the Governorate is under control of the militant Shi'a Islamist group known as the Houthis.
Coordinates: 16°47′N 45°31′E / 16.783°N 45.517°E
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