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| Al-Dhahirah | |
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 Al-Dhahirah, Governorate of Oman |
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| Country | Oman |
| Capital | Ibri |
| Area | |
| • Total | 37,000 km2 (14,000 sq mi) |
| Population (2010 census) | |
| • Total | 151,664 |
| • Density | 4.1/km2 (11/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.[1][2][3]
Provinces[edit]
Adh Dhahirah Governorate consists of three provinces (wilayat):
Regional Subdivision Review before 2007[edit]
Until October 2006, two more former wilayat (Provinces) were part of this region: Al Buraymi and Mahdha. Al Buraimi Governorate was created from those two wilayats 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[edit]
- ^ 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
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Places adjacent to Ad Dhahirah Governorate
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Ad Dhahirah Region
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Coordinates: 23°N 56°E / 23°N 56°E
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