Raymah Governorate

"Raymah" redirects here. For the sub-district in Al Bayda Governorate, see Raymah, Al-Bayda.
Raymah
ريمة
Governorate
A village in Raymah governorate
Country Yemen
RegionTihama Region
SeatAl Jabin
Area
 • Total
2,442 km2 (943 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
475,000
 • Density195/km2 (504/sq mi)

Raymah (Arabic: ريمة Raymah) is a governorate of Yemen. Its capital is Al Jabin. The governorate was established in January 2004 from parts of Sanaa Governorate. Its name derives from Wadi Rima, which crosses through the governorate.

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