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Governorate in Oman
Al Wusta Governorate
The Central Governorate مُحَافَظَة ٱلْوُسْطَى
Governorate
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Al Wusta, Governorate of OmanAl Wusta, Governorate of Oman
Coordinates: 20°N 56°E / 20°N 56°E / 20; 56
CountryOman
CapitalHaima
Government
 • GovernorMudhad bin Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Yaqoobi
Area
 • Total79,700 km (30,800 sq mi)
Population
 • Total52,344

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.

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%
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Source: CityPopulation.de

Health institutions

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

References

  1. ^ "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.
Places adjacent to Al Wusta Governorate (Oman)
Ad Dhahirah Ad Dakhiliyah Region Ash Sharqiyah
Saudi ArabiaEastern Province Al Wusta Region
Dhofar Governorate Arabian Sea
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