Subdivisions of Oman
| Governorates of Oman محافظات عمان(Arabic) |
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Also known as: Muhafazah |
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A clickable map of Oman exhibiting its five regions and four governorates (pre-2011 administrative divisions).
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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):
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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