The Location and Climate:                          

The Governorate of Ibb is situated 193 km to the southwest of the City of Sana'a.

The Old City of Ibb, the capital of the governorate, sits on one of the green mounds of on the western slope of Mount Ba'adan.  It is at an elevation of 1,900 meters above sea level, while the average elevations of the mountains of the governorate are an average of 2.500 meters above sea level.

The climate in the Governorate of Ibb is moderate throughout the year.  It has abundant rainfall with a refreshing coldness and give rise to periodic fog on the higher elevations.

Topography:                                               

 The different areas of the governorate consist of mountains, fortifications, green farm terraces, plains and irrigated valleys or wadis cultivated with various types of vegetables, grains and fruits.  Most of the governorate is suitable for agriculture, which is why the Governorate of Ibb is also known as the Green Governorate.  Among the famous wadis of the governorate are Wadi Bana, Wadi Al-Dour, Wadi 'Innah and Wadi Rafour.

Area and Population:                                  

 The Area of the Governorate of Ibb is 5,120 km2, while the population is approximately 1,894,000, most of whom are primarily engaged in agriculture, livestock breeding and different economic activities

A Diverse Tourism and Environmental Paradise:   

 The Governorate of Ibb has a rich and historical heritage, a wealth of natural and environmental resources, mineral baths for environmental tourists, peaks that are suitable for glider planes and mountain climbers.

The Cities and the Historical Sites:                       

   First there is the City of Ibb, which has was one of the prominent Islamic cities during the Age of Islamic Civilization, during the Middle Ages, providing health, educational, administrative services as well as being an important commercial center.  The homes of the governorate have their own distinctive style.  The streets of the Old City of Ibb are stone paved and is considered one of the most important tourist sites

  Then comes the enchanting  City of Jibla, the Capital of the Sulaihi State of Yemen from 457 AH (1065 AD).  It was in Jibla that the famous Queen Arwa Bint Ahmed Al-Sulaihi reigned for 53 years.

   The landmarks of the City of Jibla include the Queen's Mosque and the Canal that slopes down the mountain, which provides the city with fresh water, the historical Dar Al-'Izz Palace.

   The Governorate of Ibb also is where the verdant Al-'Udain Area is found with its high quality coffee.  Al-'Udain is situated 40 km from the City of Ibb.

  The other historical cities of the Governorate of Ibb, include, the most prominent of these cities Dhofar, which is the capital of the Himyarite Kingdom, and which has a museum for tourists to visit.

  Famous fortifications include Habb Fortress and Al-Ta'akur Fortress.

  The famous mineral springs of the Governorate of Ibb include Hammam (The bath of) Al-Qafr, Irian and the most popular bath of all Hammam Demt, which is now a part of the Governorate of Al-Beidha.

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