The Capital City:  The name of the City of Dhamar, which is also the name of the governorate, is attributed to the Ancient Sabaean King Dhamar Ali Yahbur.

The Location: 

The City of Dhamar is situated south of the City of Sana'a, and is the largest city in the governorate.  The city prospered in the Golden Age of Islamic Civilization as an important center for learning and scholastic activity.

The population:

The population of the governorate is 1,490,120 according to the 1994 Census.

The Topography and the Climate: 

The governorate has a diversified topography ranging from mountains to plains and  has a moderate climate in the summer and a cold winter

A Diversified Landscape for Environmental Tourism: 

The governorate includes within its borders

1.    Environmental resources and important natural sanctuaries as well as a pleasant climate, in accordance with the topography of the terrain.

2.    Medicinal hot water springs, some of which are mountain springs that shed off steam.

3.    mountain mines from which are extracted precious stones. 

Historical and Tourist Sites:                                           

The Red Palm, Adhra'a Dam, the City of Baynoun, the carved tunnels and the Shahran Palace which goes back to the First Century AD.

The Hot Springs: 

   Hammam Ali Bath in Anis District.  This is one of the most famous therapeutic baths which is situated 35 km from the City of Dhamar and suitable for the treatment of many ailments.

   Hammam Al-Lissy Bath:  Situated east of Dhamar City, there are ancient mines which can be found near this bath.

   Utumah District contains the 'Utumah natural sanctuary, which is popular as a site for environmental tourism.  The highest peak in 'Utumah is 2,600 meters above sea level.

Agricultural Production:

The governorate is known for its abundant agricultural production.  Among its leading crops are maize, in all its forms, and good quality coffee.  It also grows fruits including oranges, lemons, tangerines, guava and bananas.  The plains of Jahran is one of the largest elevated plains in area in Yemen.

Transportation:

Dhamar is one of the most strategically situated areas in Yemen, from which the transportation routes fan out to many of the governorates of the Republic of Yemen, including the Governorates of Sana'a, Ibb, Ta'ez, Al-Dhali'a, Lahj and Aden, as well as a relatively new scenic asphalt road that passes through Al-Sharq City in Anis District extending to the City of Hodeida.

Handicrafts and Markets:                                                                                

Dhamar Governorate is noted for its traditional handicrafts, including jewelry and agricultural tools and copper pottery.

There are also a number of permanent and regular periodic weekly markets especially in the districts in the interior of the governorate. 

Among the rich agricultural areas are the Districts of Wosab Al-'Aly and Wosab Al-Asfal (Upper and Lower Wosab, 'Utumah District, Ma'abar-Jahran District and Jabal Al-Sharq.

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