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List of cities in Oman

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This is a list of cities and towns in Oman. The Sultanate of Oman is administratively divided into eleven governorates (muhafazah), which are further subdivided into 63 provinces (wilayat).[1] The capital and largest city is Muscat, which is located in the Muscat Governorate on the Gulf of Oman.[2] Other major cities include Seeb, Salalah, and Sohar.[3]

Map of Oman
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Muscat, capital of Oman in 1997
Downtown Nizwa

List of cities by governorate

Muscat Governorate

The Muscat Governorate comprises six wilayats and is the most populous governorate in Oman.[1] Its capital is Muscat.[1]

Dhofar Governorate

The Dhofar Governorate comprises ten wilayats and its capital is Salalah.[1]

Musandam Governorate

The Musandam Governorate comprises four wilayats and its capital is Khasab.[1]

Al Buraimi Governorate

The Al Buraimi Governorate comprises three wilayats and its capital is Al Buraimi.[1]

Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate

The Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate comprises nine wilayats and its capital is Nizwa.[1]

Al Batinah North Governorate

The Al Batinah North Governorate comprises six wilayats and its capital is Sohar.[1]

Al Batinah South Governorate

The Al Batinah South Governorate comprises six wilayats and its capital is Rustaq.[1]

Ash Sharqiyah North Governorate

The Ash Sharqiyah North Governorate comprises seven wilayats and its capital is Ibra.[1]

Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate

The Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate comprises five wilayats and its capital is Sur.[1]

Ad Dhahirah Governorate

The Ad Dhahirah Governorate comprises three wilayats and its capital is Ibri.[1]

Al Wusta Governorate

The Al Wusta Governorate comprises four wilayats and its capital is Haima.[1]

See also

  • Governorates of Oman
  • Provinces of Oman
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