Janad Region

Janad Region (Arabic: إقليم الجند, romanized: Iqlim Al-Jund) or Al-Janad Region is one of the six federal regions of Yemen that is expected to be established in the upcoming constitution, becoming an autonomous federal self-governing region in southwestern Yemen. the Janad Region comprises two Yemeni Wilayat or States: Taiz and Ibb, with Taiz being its capital.[1]

Janad Region
إقليم الجند
Federal Region
Proposed flag of Janad Region
Flag
Location of Janad Region
Country Yemen
GovernoratesTaiz
Ibb
CapitalTaiz
Government
 • TypeAutonomous Federated Parliamentary
 • Governor of the RegionVacant
 • GovernmentGovernment of Janad Region
Area
 • Total15,560 km2 (6,010 sq mi)
Population
 • Total4,361,753
DemonymYemenis
Time zoneUTC+3
Area code967+

Name

The region was named Al-Jund based on the historical significance gained by the renowned Jund Mosque, which was built by Ma'adh ibn Jabal in the sixth year after the Hijrah, when the prophet Muhammad sent him to invite the Yemenis to Islam.

Ancient history
Main article: Ancient history of Yemen

Administrative divisions
Governorates of the region
# Governorate Area (km2) Population
1 Taiz 10,008 2,229,912
2 Ibb 5,552 2,131,841
Total 15,560 4,361,753

Languages and dialects

Iqlim Al-Jund includes both Taiz Governorate, the capital of the region, and Ibb Governorate, which are intertwined in terms of customs, traditions, and dialects. They share the same dialect with the exception of the northern regions of Ibb Governorate, where the dialect of those areas is closer to the dialect of Azal region.

References
  1. Sahafa Net | "By Names" President Hadi officially declares Yemen a federal state consisting of 6 regions Archived September 4, 2017, at the Wayback Machine


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