Populated places in Oman

Nizwa () is the largest city in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate in Oman and was the capital of Oman proper. Nizwa is about (1.5 hour drive) from the Omani capital Muscat. The population is estimated at around 83,544 people.

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alt=|thumb|280x280px|Purple - Portuguese Empire|Portuguese in the Persian Gulf in the 16th and 17th century. Main cities, ports and routes. Khasab () is a town and capital of the Musandam Governorate which is an exclave of Oman bordering the United Arab Emirates at the tip of the Musandam Peninsula by the Strait of Hormuz. It has been dubbed the "Norway of Arabia" because of its extensive fjord-like craggy inlets and desolate mountainscapes.

Sohar () is the capital and largest city of the Al Batinah North Governorate in Oman. An ancient capital of the country that once served as an important Islamic port town on the Gulf of Oman, Sohar has also been credited as the mythical birthplace of Sinbad the Sailor. It was historically known as Mazūn ().

Madha () is an exclave of Oman entirely surrounded by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Administratively, it is a province (wilayah) belonging to the Musandam Governorate.

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Qalhāt () is a village in Oman, over 20 km north of Sur. The residential area is to the northwest of Wādī Ḥilm (), and the ruins of the ancient city are located to the southeast. The ancient city is referred to as Calatu by Marco Polo and as Calha in the map of Abraham Ortelius.

Rustaq () is a town and Wilayah (District) in the Al Batinah South Governorate of northern Oman in the Western Hajar Mountains. Rustaq was once the capital of Oman, during the era of Imam Nasir bin Murshid al Ya'arubi.

Bahla () is a town, located 40 km away from Nizwa, and about 200 km from Oman's capital Muscat which lies in the Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate of Oman. It is notable as the home of one of the oldest fortresses in the country, the 13th-century Bahla Fort, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fortress and the town are enclosed by extensive remnants of a fortified wall. Most buildings are constructed of traditional mud brick, many of them are hundreds of years old.

Ibra () is the second largest city in the Ash Sharqiyah Region of Oman. It is located about 170 km (2 hours) from Muscat and has a population estimated at 55,000 people. Ibra is one of the oldest cities in Oman and was once a centre of trade, religion, education and art. The city acquired its importance as an important meeting point at the base of the Ash Sharqiya.

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Saham () is a coastal town in Al Batinah North Governorate, in northeastern Oman. As of 2017, its population was 147,775. The main industries are fishing and farming. Saham province is located between Al Khaboura and Sohar provinces.

capital of Al Wusta Region, Oman

Duqm () is a port town in Oman in the Al Wusta governorate on the coastal strip of the Arabian Sea open to the Indian Ocean. It is about 550 km from Muscat. As of 2017, the population was approximately 12,000.

Izki () is a town in the Ad Dakhiliyah region of northeastern Oman. It is located at c. altitude, and has a population of 35,173 (2003 census).

Al Suwaiq () is a coastal wilayah (province) in Al Batinah North Governorate, in northeastern Oman. The province has historically been an economic hub, attracting residents from the surrounding areas, its strategic location facilitating trade and commerce.

Shinas (شناص in Arabic) is one of the six coastal Wilayas in Northern Batinah, Oman, near its border with the United Arab Emirates. In 2023, it had a population of 53,949. Shinas has a distinctive collection of traditional buildings, ancient forts, and bustling traditional markets, allowing visitors and cultural enthusiasts to embark on a journey through time. It also offers many water sport activities from sailing and fishing to snorkeling.

Nakhal () or Nakhl () is a wilayah in Al Batinah South Governorate in Oman. It is home to many old castles and forts, including the pre-7th century Nakhal Fort.

province of Oman

Kumzar (), is a village in Musandam, the northernmost province of Oman. It is the second most northerly inhabited part of the country, and the most northerly inhabited part on its mainland, located on the Strait of Hormuz. The village is only accessible by boat, and its inhabitants speak their own language, known as Kumzari.

city in Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate, Oman

Samāʾil () is a Wilayah (Province) located in Muscat Region of the Sultanate of Oman. It is surrounded by a range of towering mountains, and its valley, Wadi Samail, is approximately from the capital Muscat. The population is around 40,000, spread across 55 villages and towns.

Bukhāʾ () is a Wilayat and town in the Muhafazah of Musandam in the Sultanate of Oman. It is located in the southwestern side of Musandam, overlooking the Persian Gulf. It is bordered to the east by the Wilayat of Khasab and borders the United Arab Emirates. Its population centers are about 22 localities, including Bukha, Al-Jadi, Ghumda, and Al-Jeri.

Taqah () is a wilayat (province) and coastal town of the Dhofar Governorate, in southwestern Oman. It is located at about . The nature of the Taqah wilayat is diverse, as it is a coastal province with beaches, plains, and mountains. It is also known for the presence of caves, such as the caves of Taqah and the caves of Wadi Darbat. Additionally, Taqah has two inlets, Khawr Taqah and Khawr Rawri, both declared as protected areas within the Alkhawr Coastal Nature Reserves by virtue of Royal Decree No. 49/97. The wilayat also features the springs of Ain Khawr Taqah and Ain Darbat, known for their

Bidbid () is a town in the Ad Dakhiliyah region of northeastern Oman.

Jabrin, also known as Jabreen, () is a small town in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate in northeastern Oman near Nizwa and the Jabal Akhdar Mountains.

Al-Mudhaibi () is the largest willaya in Ash Sharqiyah region of Oman. It has two niabas: Sinaw and Samad Ash Shan. Suq Sinaw is one of the most popular suqs in Oman. Dresses, khanjars and jewelry are sold there. It includes villages like Al Sudairah, Barzman, and Al Zahib.

Thumrait () is a small town and wilayat (province) of the Dhofar Governorate in southern Oman. As of the 2020 Omani census, Thumrait had a population of 10,552. In ancient times Thumrait was an important point on the Arabian peninsula's caravan routes. Frankincense trees, an important crop, used to grow in greater abundance in Thumrait than now. The main occupation of the people of Thumrait is the cultivation of fruit, vegetables and animal fodder.

Saiq is a town in the region Ad Dakhiliyah, in northeastern Oman. It has its own airport, Saiq Airport.

place in Ad Dakhiliyah Region, Oman

village in Oman

Al-Musannah or Al-Mussanah () is a town and province in the Batinah Region of northern Oman. As of 2020 Census, it had a population of 99,204. Al-Musannah is a coastal town located in the South Al Batinah Governorate of Oman. It is known for its scenic beaches and is a popular destination for both locals and tourists.

place in Musandam, Oman

human settlement in Oman

Sadah () is a coastal town 30–40 km from Salalah in the southern Omani governorate of Dhofar. There are a few supermarkets, shops, schools and colleges in the town, as well as a police station and a healthcare centre run by the Ministry of Health. Saadha is linked to the nearby towns of Taqa, Mirbat, and Thumrait by motorable roads.

Sinaw is a city in Oman known for its cattle market and its souk (marketplace). Sinaw is considered to be one of the most vital markets in the eastern region of Oman, in addition to Sur Market and Ibra Market. It is an urban city with some rural features, due to the surrounding desert.

Yanqul is a Wilayat of Ad Dhahirah Governorate in the Sultanate of Oman. Located in the northwest part of Oman, Yanqul is near the border with the United Arab Emirates. The wilayat is known for its diverse geography, including rocky mountains, valleys, and desert landscapes.

Dhalkut is a wilayat, or province, of the Dhofar Governorate, in southern Oman.

human settlement in Oman

Al-Mazyunah (Al-Mazyona or Al Mazyoona) is a wilayah (province) of Dhofar in Oman, near the border with Yemen. There is an international border checkpoint at Al-Mazyunah.

Bidiya or Bidiyyah () is a Wilayah situated in the middle of the Eastern Region of the Sultanate of Oman. It is located about 233 kilometres (145 miles) from the capital city, Muscat. The province of Bidiyyah, also known as Badiyah, is one of the provinces in the Eastern Region of Oman. It shares its northern border with Al-Qabil province, while its eastern boundaries are adjacent to Al-Kamil wa Al-Wafi, and Wadi Bani Khalid provinces. The history of Bidiyyah dates back to the 8th Hijri century when it was inhabited by the Hadhrami people. The town and its surrounding areas have witnessed sign

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Rakhyut () is a Wilayat or province of Dhofar Governorate in the Sultanate of Oman.

human settlement in Oman

province in Al Wusta Governorate, Oman

Sharbithat () is a coastal town in Dhofar, Oman. It is located at around , and is located in the wilayat of Sheleem. Sharbithat is situated around 430 km from Salalah, which is in the south of Sultanate of Oman.

human settlement in Oman

human settlement in Oman

province in Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate, Oman

Dhank () is a wilayah (province) of Ad Dhahirah Governorate in Oman. It borders the provinces of Al Buraimi on the northwest, Ibri on the southwest and Yanqul on the east. It has many valleys, such as Wadi Al Fateh and Wadi Qumeirah.

wilayat in Ash Sharqiyah North, Oman

human settlement in Oman

province in Al Batinah South Governorate, Oman

human settlement in Oman

human settlement in Oman

human settlement in Oman

Hadf is a village in Al Buraimi Governorate, in northeastern Oman. For several decades it was administered as a condominium with certain rights held by the bordering Emirate of Ajman.

human settlement in Oman