Al-Dhahirah | |
|---|---|
Governorate | |
) Al-Dhahirah, Governorate of Oman | |
| Country |  Oman |
| Capital | Ibri |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37,000 km2 (14,000 sq mi) |
| Population (2019[1]) | |
| • Total | 224,225 |
| • Density | 6.1/km2 (16/sq mi) |
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]
Provinces
Adh Dhahirah Governorate consists of three provinces (wilayat):
- Ibri
- Yanqul
- Dhank
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.
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