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Subdivisions of Oman

Governorates of Oman
محافظات عمان(Arabic)
Also known as:
Muhafazah
A clickable map of Oman exhibiting its five regions and four governorates (pre-2011 administrative divisions).
Ad Dakhiliyah Region Ad Dhahirah Al Batinah Region Al Buraymi Al Wusta (Oman) Ash Sharqiyah (Oman) Dhofar Musandam Muscat GovernorateA clickable map of Oman exhibiting its five regions and four governorates.
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Category Unitary state
Location Sultanate of Oman
Number 11 governorates
Populations 44,516 (Musandam) – 1,475,795 (Muscat)
Areas 1,800 km2 (695 sq mi) (Musandam) – 99,000 km2 (38,300 sq mi) (Dhofar)
Government Governorance government, National government
Subdivisions Province

Till the first state reorganization in 2011; There were 4 governorates in Oman; viz. Muscat, Dhofar, Buraimi and Musandam. Since 28 October 2011, Oman is divided into eleven governorates (muhafazah):

Al Batinah Region

Ash Sharqiyah Region

Each of the 11 governorates are divided into provinces (wilayat).

Before 28 October 2011, Oman was divided into five regions (mintaqah) and four governorates (muhafazah). The fourth governorate, Buraymi, was created in October 2006 from parts of Ad Dhahirah Region. The regions are further subdivided into 61 provinces (wilayat). Each region has one or more regional center with a grand total of twelve.


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