Ad Dhahirah Governorate
Al Dhahirah (Arabic: محافظة الظاهرة; Muḥāfaẓat aẓ-Ẓāhirah) is one of the governorates (muhafazah) of Oman. It was previously a region (mintaqah). It became a governorate on 28 October 2011.[2][3][4]
Al-Dhahirah | |
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 Al-Dhahirah, Governorate of Oman | |
| Country |  Oman |
| Capital | Ibri |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Najeeb bin Ali bin Ahmed Al Rawas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37,000 km2 (14,000 sq mi) |
| Population (2020[1]) | |
| • Total | 213,043 |
| • Density | 5.8/km2 (15/sq mi) |
Regional Subdivision Review before 2007
Until October 2006, two more former wilayat (Provinces) were part of this region: Al Buraymi and Mahdha. Al Buraimi Governorate was created from them in October 2006, as a new governorate. As well, a third wilaya (Province), of Al Sunaynah was created from rural parts of Al Buraymi and Mahdha.
Demographics
| Census year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 124,606 | — |
| 2003 | 130,177 | +0.44% |
| 2010 | 151,664 | +2.21% |
| 2020 | 213,043 | +3.46% |
| Source: Citypopulation[5] | ||
References
- Population-Data Maps > Total Population:2019 Dec, National Centre for Statistics & Information, 7 May 2020
- Governorates of Sultanate Of Oman Archived 2013-12-08 at the Wayback Machine
- Seven new divisions created in Oman Archived 2013-05-24 at the Wayback Machine
- Seven governorates, officials named
- "Oman: Governorates". www.citypopulation.de.
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