Al-Shabatayn

Al-Shabatayn

الشعبتين
Al-Shabatayn الشعبتين
Village
	General view of Al-Shabatayn village in Jahaf District
	Al-Shabatayn Location in Yemen
	Coordinates: 13°44′0.34″N 44°38′15.60″E / 13.7334278°N 44.6376667°E
Country	Yemen
Governorate	Dhale
District	Jahaf
Sub-district (Uzlah)	Bani Said
Elevation	2,290 m (7,510 ft)
Population
• Total	608
Time zone	UTC+3 (AST)

Al-Shabatayn (Arabic: الشعبتين) is a village in Yemen.^[1] It is administratively part of Bani Said sub-district (uzlah), Jahaf District, Dhale Governorate.^[2]

The village is bordered by Hajar to the north, Sabrah and Al-Harf to the south, Al-Kawmalah and Al-Hayb to the east, and Al-Rakkah Al-Ulya and Al-Rakkah Al-Sufla to the west, which border Dhale District.

Economy

Agriculture

Agriculture accounts for approximately 10% of the total income. The main crops include sorghum, millet, red corn, and Yemeni coffee. Livestock rearing is also practiced, including cattle, sheep, and goats, primarily through household-based systems.

Agricultural production has declined significantly due to water scarcity, reliance on rainwater, and the lack of water sources.^[1]

Al-Shabatayn, Al-Aydah, and Al-Rakkah Social Charity Association

This charitable cooperative association was founded in 2015. It carries out various developmental and humanitarian activities. The association has an official headquarters and a library for preserving documents and records. It is officially registered with the ministry and seeks support to further its community development efforts.

Sub-villages

Al-Shabatayn has approximately seven subsidiary villages, including:

Al-Malih
Al-Safh
Al-Safa
Fawq Al-Jaws
Al-Dhira'
Tayf Al-Shabatayn
Sharaf Khabzah

Most residents have migrated to Dhale city, Hajar, and other areas.

Main affiliated villages

The following three villages are administratively, financially, and socially affiliated with Al-Shabatayn, listed from most to least populous:

Al-Ghaydah
Al-Rakkah
Al-Hubayshi
Darj Al-Bunn

Geology

Al-Shabatayn is located in the central highlands of Yemen at an elevation of 2,290 meters. The terrain features rugged mountains, steep escarpments, and exposed volcanic and basement rocks typical of the region. The landscape is shaped by erosion, creating natural terraces and rock formations.

The rocky terrain limits soil cover and water retention, making rainwater harvesting and small dams essential for agriculture.

Gallery

Dams for rainwater harvesting
Al-Ghaydah village in Jahaf
Rainwater harvesting dams in Al-Shabatayn
Traditional stone terraces

References

1 2 "مواقع يمنية". National Information Center (Yemen). Archived from the original on 21 April 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
↑ "نبذة تعريفية عن محافظة الضالع". National Information Center (Yemen). Archived from the original on 27 June 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.

[nic-1] 1 2 "مواقع يمنية". National Information Center (Yemen). Archived from the original on 21 April 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.

[nic-dhale-2] "نبذة تعريفية عن محافظة الضالع". National Information Center (Yemen). Archived from the original on 27 June 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2021.

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