The governorates of Oman (), are the 11 first-level administrative divisions of the Sultanate of Oman. These governorates are further divided into 63 wilayats.
History Before 28 October 2011, Oman was divided into five regions (mintaqah) and four governorates (muhafazah). The governorates were Muscat, Dhofar, Buraimi and Musandam. Buraimi Governorate was created in October 2006 from parts of Ad Dhahirah Region.
Oman is divided into eleven governorates (muhafazah) as of 28 October 2011.Governorates of Sultanate Of Oman Seven new divisions created in Oman Seven governorates, officials named Each of the 11 governorates are divided into wilayat (provinces).
List GovernorateArabicCapital (Main Province)WilayatsPopulation (2020 Census)Area (km²)Density (per km2)ISO codeAd DakhiliyahNizwa9478,501 31,900 15Ad DhahirahIbri3213,0435.75Al Batinah NorthSohar61,250,231 9,000138.92Al Batinah SouthRustaq6465,5503,500133.01Al BuraimiAl Buraimi 3121,8027,46016.33Al WustaHaima452,34482,4710.66Ash Sharqiyah NorthIbra7271,82236,40011.16Ash Sharqiyah SouthSur5315,44536,40026.20DhofarSalalah10416,458 99,300 4.19MuscatMuscat61,302,440 6,500 372.13MusandamKhasab449,062 1,800 27.26Total634,936,698315,33115.93 See also
ISO 3166-2:OM
References
External links Arabian names at Geonames.de "Seven new divisions created in Oman"