Al Wusta Governorate (Oman)

Al Wusta Governorate
The Central Governorate
مُحَافَظَة ٱلْوُسْطَى
Governorate
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Al Wusta Governorate in Oman shaded red
Al Wusta Governorate in Oman shaded red
A map of the Al Wusta Governorate of Oman and its wilayats labeled.
The 4 wilayats of Al Wusta Governorate
Coordinates: 20°N 56°E / 20°N 56°E / 20; 56
CountryOman
CapitalHaima
Government
 • GovernorMudhad bin Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Yaqoobi
Area
 • Total
79,700 km2 (30,800 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 census)
 • Total
52,344[1]

Al Wusta Governorate (Arabic: مُحَافَظَة ٱلْوُسْطَى, romanized: Muḥāfaẓat Al-Wusṭā, lit. 'The Central Governorate') is one of the governorates of Oman. Its capital city is Haima. It was previously a region ('mintaqah'), before becoming a governorate in 2011.[2][3]

Provinces

The region of Al Wusta Governorate consists of four 'Wilayat' (provinces):

Demographics

Historical population
Census yearPop.±% p.a.
199316,623—    
200322,983+3.29%
201042,111+9.04%
202052,344+2.20%
Source: CityPopulation.de[1]

Health institutions

The region has numerous health institutions in each 'wilayat':

References

  1. ^ a b "Oman: Governorates". www.CityPopulation.de. Retrieved 29 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Governorates of Sultanate of Oman". Archived from the original on 8 December 2013.
  3. ^ "Seven new divisions created in Oman". Khaleej Times. 28 October 2011. Archived from the original on 24 May 2013. Retrieved 9 June 2013.


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