Dhale or Dhala, also spelled Dali and Dhalea and sometimes prefixed with Al or Ad (), is the capital town of Dhale Governorate in south-western

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. It is located at around , at an elevation of around 1500 metres.

History

Formerly it was the capital of the Emirate of Dhala.

Climate

Dhale has an altitude-moderated

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''BSh'') bordering upon the hot arid climate (''BWh'') found in most of the Arabian Peninsula. Afternoon weather ranges from very warm in winter to hot in summer, whilst mornings range from cool in winter to warm in summer. Rainfall averages around per year, of which over half occurs in July and August alone due to the influence of the northern edge of the monsoon.

Economy

Historically, the Jewish community produced

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thread.

References

Populated places in Dhale Governorate {{Yemen-geo-stub