Oman cities list with latitude and longitude in Excel, CSV, SQL, XML, JSON formats
Last update : 16 December 2025.
This is the best list of 5294 cities in the Oman available in 5 formats ( Excel, CSV, JSON, SQL, XML ). You will find only data associated with the cities of a country (capital, towns and villages). There is no information concerning the environment, such as the location of a river or a mountain, for example. All cities are associated with regions and sub-regions (where available).
Each file contains the following data: Geoname_ID, City, Alternate_Name, Country_Code, Region, Sub_region, Latitude, Longitude, Elevation, Population, Timezone, Fcode_Name. See the FAQ below for a detailed explanation.
Here is an example of the data from the Oman file that you are going to retrieve. The data is displayed here in the form of a table:
| Geoname_ID | City | Alternate_Name | Country_Code | Region | Sub_region | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Population | Timezone | Fcode_Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11982023 | Shijjat Shawjab | Shijjat Shawjab,shjt shwjb,شجة شوجب | OM | Northeastern Governorate | 22.39112 | 58.86489 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11982252 | Ar Rumaylah | Ar Rumaylah,alrmylt,الرميلة | OM | Southeastern Governorate | 21.94586 | 59.49233 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11732201 | Al Mişdār | Al Misdar,Al Mişdār,Al Miṣdār,almsdar,المصدار | OM | Al Batinah North | 24.61492 | 56.36688 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11845676 | Madrah | Madrah,mdrt,مدرة | OM | Northeastern Governorate | 22.98139 | 58.52874 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 396365 | Ţafīf | Tafif,Tifif,tfyf,Ţafīf,طفيف,Ṭifīf | OM | Musandam Governorate | 25.75588 | 56.16947 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 287631 | Al Khān | Al Khan,Al Khān,Khan,Khān,alkhan,الخان | OM | Al Buraimi | 24.22195 | 56.34925 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11832133 | Al Mu‘aymīr | Al Mi`aymir,Al Mi‘aymīr,Al Mu`aymir,Al Mu‘aymīr,المعيمير | OM | Ad Dakhiliyah | 22.5767 | 57.33519 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11909523 | Ḩalaf | Halaf,hlf,حلف,Ḩalaf | OM | Dhofar | 17.15178 | 54.51098 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11982260 | Ţawī al Jadīd | Tawi al Jadid,twy aljdyd,Ţawī al Jadīd,طوي الجديد | OM | Southeastern Governorate | 21.95387 | 59.26539 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11766286 | Khashīm adh Dhīb | Khashim adh Dhib,Khashīm adh Dhīb,khshym aldhyb,خشيم الذّيب | OM | Al Buraimi | 24.57837 | 55.87469 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11813658 | Al Jazīrah | Al Jazirah,Al Jazīrah,aljzyrt,الجزيرة | OM | Al Buraimi | 24.32007 | 56.15049 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11846117 | Sawī | Sawi,Sawī,swy,سوي | OM | Southeastern Governorate | 22.77726 | 59.22266 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 286240 | Burj Āl Khamīs | Burj Al Khamis,Burj Āl Khamīs,Sur Al Bu Khamis,Sūr Āl Bū Khamīs,brj al khmys,برج آل خميس | OM | Al Batinah North | 23.75577 | 57.63988 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 286155 | Taymā’ | Tayma’,Taymā’,تيماء | OM | Southeastern Governorate | 22.51275 | 59.34147 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11800505 | Al ‘Uqabīyah | Al `Aqbiyah,Al `Aqbiyyah,Al `Uqabiyah,Al ‘Aqbiyyah,Al ‘Aqbīyah,Al ‘Uqabīyah,العقبية | OM | Ad Dhahirah | 23.33072 | 56.52788 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 287123 | Muqal | Miqil,Muqal,mql,مقل | OM | Southeastern Governorate | 22.6143 | 59.09194 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11950456 | Ajūnūt | Ajunut,Ajūnūt,ajwnwt,أجونوت | OM | Dhofar | 17.12543 | 54.00422 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 12075403 | Az̧ Z̧uwayhir | Az Zuwayhir,Az̧ Z̧uwayhir,alzwyhr,الظويهر | OM | Ad Dakhiliyah | 23.22933 | 58.31368 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 288263 | Ghayl aş Şarm | Ghayl Sarm,Ghayl as Sarm,Ghayl aş Şarm,Ghayl aṣ Ṣarm,Ghayl Şarm,ghyl alsrm,غيل الصرم | OM | Ad Dakhiliyah | 23.3848 | 56.96065 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11800034 | Al Qāsimīyah | Al Qasimiyah,Al Qasmiyyah,Al Qāsimīyah,Al Qāsmiyyah,alqasmyt,القاسمية | OM | Ad Dhahirah | 23.66473 | 56.63374 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11829825 | Ţābah | Tabah,tabt,Ţābah,طابة,Ṭābah | OM | Muscat | 23.29433 | 58.67156 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11781058 | Wādī ‘Aynaynah | Wadi `Aynaynah,Wādī ‘Aynaynah,وادي عينينة | OM | Dhofar | 18.10882 | 56.18866 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 287594 | Khawbī | Khawabi,Khawbi,Khawbī,Khawābī | OM | Ad Dakhiliyah | 23.41232 | 58.12429 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11845547 | Jafr Ḩumūd | Jafr Humud,Jafr Ḩumūd,Jifr Humud,Jifr Ḥumūd,jfr hmwd,جفر حمود | OM | Northeastern Governorate | 22.40495 | 58.21941 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 289333 | Al Bānah | Al Banah,Al Bānah,albant,البانة | OM | Ad Dakhiliyah | 23.28369 | 56.89503 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 389906 | Ḩawshak | Al Hawshak,Hawshak,hwshk,حوشك,Ḥawshak,Ḩawshak | OM | Musandam Governorate | 26.00244 | 56.21568 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 412902 | Murtafa‘āt Şaḩam | Murtafa`at Saham,Murtafa‘āt Şaḩam,مرتفعات صحم | OM | Al Batinah North | 24.14929 | 56.86775 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11909680 | Al Ḩişn | Al Hisn,Al Ḩişn,alhsn,الحصن | OM | Dhofar | 16.99941 | 54.0913 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 288747 | Bayt Fiqayt | Bayt Fiqait,Bayt Fiqayt,Faiqaitha,Fqayt | OM | Dhofar | 17.1461 | 54.42677 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11807006 | Al Kharş | Al Khars,Al Kharş,Al Kharṣ,alkhrs,الخرص | OM | Ad Dakhiliyah | 23.03375 | 58.22989 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11806722 | Ţawī al Ghayl | Tawi al Ghayl,twy alghyl,Ţawī al Ghayl,طوي الغيل,Ṭawī al Ghayl | OM | Al Batinah South | 23.22142 | 57.66979 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 412161 | Al Ḩaqq | Al Haqq,Al Ḩaqq | OM | Ad Dakhiliyah | 23.09611 | 57.75861 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11913740 | Ghuşūr | Ghusur,Ghuşūr,ghswr,غصور | OM | Dhofar | 17.03543 | 53.90612 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11959628 | Jurayb | Jurayb,jryb,جريب | OM | Dhofar | 17.09312 | 54.64208 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 286297 | As Sūdī | As Sudi,As Sūdī,Sudi,alswdy,السودي | OM | Al Batinah South | 23.4787 | 57.19355 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11845510 | Salīl al Ḩuraybah | Salil al Huraybah,Salīl al Ḩuraybah,Silil al Hiraybah,Silīl al Ḥiraybah,slyl alhrybt,سليل الحريبة | OM | Northeastern Governorate | 22.23032 | 58.07998 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 286347 | Şībī | Sibi,syby,Şībī,صيبي | OM | Musandam Governorate | 26.20804 | 56.41784 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11835216 | Ar Rām | Ar Ram,Ar Rām,alram,الرّام | OM | Ad Dakhiliyah | 22.94233 | 58.22083 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11802036 | Ad Dashshah | Ad Dashshah,aldsht,الدشّة | OM | Ad Dakhiliyah | 23.0657 | 56.85127 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11982288 | Minayzlah | Minayzlah,mnyzlt,منيزلة | OM | Northeastern Governorate | 21.72167 | 58.02667 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 12075380 | Manda‘ | Manda`,Manda‘,مندع | OM | Ad Dakhiliyah | 23.26523 | 57.13662 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 12075400 | Wādī al Birak | Wadi al Birak,Wādī al Birak,wady albrk,وادي البرك | OM | Ad Dakhiliyah | 23.27878 | 58.07758 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11835261 | Mikā’ | Mika’,Mikā’,مكاء | OM | Northeastern Governorate | 22.90684 | 58.42828 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11913778 | Janīn | Janin,Janīn,jnyn,جنين | OM | Dhofar | 17.17241 | 54.29074 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11773465 | Az̧ Z̧āhir | Az Zahir,Az̧ Z̧āhir,Aẓ Ẓāhir,alzahr,الظّاهر | OM | Musandam Governorate | 25.88555 | 56.35592 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11785403 | As Sudayrah | As Sidayrah,As Sudayrah,alsdyrt,السديرة | OM | Ad Dhahirah | 23.94117 | 56.25437 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11763551 | Zībāt | Zibat,Zībāt,zybat,زيبات | OM | Musandam Governorate | 25.79415 | 56.17285 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 8026290 | Al Fulayj | Al Filayj,Al Fulayj,alflyj,الفليج | OM | Muscat | 23.22086 | 58.7986 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 8558869 | A‘aşayrūt | A` Srut,A`asayrut,A‘ Şrūt,A‘aşayrūt,أعصيروت | OM | Dhofar | 17.20547 | 54.26608 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11806594 | Ţawī Qawqaw | Tawi Qawqaw,twy qwqw,Ţawī Qawqaw,طوي قوقو,Ṭawī Qawqaw | OM | Ad Dakhiliyah | 23.0592 | 57.4083 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11806971 | Ash Shāq | Ash Shaq,Ash Shāq,alshaq,الشّاق | OM | Ad Dakhiliyah | 23.07216 | 58.05338 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 287050 | Nafa‘ā’ | Naf`a’,Naf`ah,Nafa`a’,Nafa‘ā’,Naf‘ah,Naf‘ā’,نفعاء | OM | Ad Dakhiliyah | 23.39851 | 58.14395 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11845551 | Al ‘Atbīyah | Al `Atbiyah,Al `Atbiyyah,Al ‘Atbiyyah,Al ‘Atbīyah,العتبية | OM | Northeastern Governorate | 22.48641 | 58.13211 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11802042 | Al Likhayḑir | Al Likhaydar,Al Likhaydir,Al Likhayḍar,Al Likhayḑir,allkhydr,اللخيضر | OM | Ad Dakhiliyah | 23.16412 | 56.91476 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11800535 | Sahlah | Sahlah,shlt,سهلة | OM | Ad Dakhiliyah | 23.25934 | 56.8211 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 286243 | Sūr al Balūsh | Sur al Balush,Sūr al Balūsh,swr alblwsh,سور البلوش | OM | Al Batinah North | 24.62182 | 56.52385 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11829809 | Al Mukhayyam | Al Mikhayyam,Al Mukhayyam,almkhym,المخيّم | OM | Muscat | 23.32708 | 58.74171 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 287830 | ‘Ibrī | Ibri,`Ibri,walayt ʿbry,والاية عبري,‘Ibrī | OM | Ad Dhahirah | 23.22573 | 56.51572 | 163473 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 287371 | Makhsain | Makhsain | OM | Al Wusta Governorate | 19 | 56.91667 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11845678 | Az̧ Z̧āhir | Az Zahir,Az Zahur,Az̧ Z̧āhir,Aẓ Ẓāhur,alzahr,الظاهر | OM | Northeastern Governorate | 22.97981 | 58.54816 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 288904 | Biday‘ūh | Badaj `Ud,Badaj ‘Ud,Badi`ah `Ud,Badi`at `Ud,Badī‘ah ‘Ūd,Badī‘at ‘Ūd,Biday`uh,Biday‘ūh,بديعوه | OM | Al Batinah North | 23.82831 | 57.50803 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11832059 | Az̧ Z̧abī | Az Zabi,Az̧ Z̧abī,Aẓ Ẓabī,alzby,الظبي | OM | Ad Dakhiliyah | 22.75719 | 57.25582 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 442256 | Al Mallāḩ | Al Malah,Al Mallah,Al Mallāḩ,Al Malāḥ,Milah,Mīlāh,almlah,الملاح | OM | Northeastern Governorate | 22.62826 | 58.14824 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11783900 | Al Ghubrah | Al Ghubrah,alghbrt,الغبرة | OM | Al Buraimi | 23.836 | 55.94224 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11806610 | ‘Aqabat al Bārizah | `Aqabat al Barizah,`Aqbat al Barzah,عقبة البارزة,‘Aqabat al Bārizah,‘Aqbat al Bārzah | OM | Ad Dakhiliyah | 23.13095 | 57.40178 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11917321 | Thamārād | Thamarad,Thamārād,thmarad,ثماراد | OM | Dhofar | 17.6113 | 54.05553 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11744521 | Thumayd | Thumayd,thmyd,ثميد | OM | Ad Dhahirah | 22.62755 | 56.4776 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 415432 | Anţā‘ār | Anta`ar,Antha Arr,Anţā‘ār | OM | Dhofar | 17.17816 | 54.36574 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11784322 | Qarn Salūm | Qarn Salum,Qarn Salūm,Qarn Silum,Qarn Silūm,qrn slwm,قرن سلوم | OM | Ad Dhahirah | 23.8315 | 56.1874 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11830965 | Qarḩat ar Ramsah | Qarhat ar Ramsah,Qarḥat ar Ramsah,Qarḩat ar Ramsah,qrht alrmst,قرحة الرمسة | OM | Southeastern Governorate | 21.99477 | 59.24927 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 286220 | As Sawādī al Ḩakmān | As Sawadi al Hakman,As Sawādī al Ḥakmān,As Sawādī al Ḩakmān,Suwadi `Alwa,Suwādī ‘Alwā,alswady alhkman,السّوادي الحكمان | OM | Al Batinah South | 23.73943 | 57.73565 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11950527 | Shuhayb | Shuhayb,shhyb,شهيب | OM | Dhofar | 17.16081 | 55.01829 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11739424 | Dafa’ al Ḩayl | Dafa’ al Hayl,Dafa’ al Ḥayl,Dafa’ al Ḩayl,dfa alhyl,دفأ الحيل | OM | Al Batinah North | 23.88846 | 56.58892 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11806757 | Qays | Qays,qys,قيس | OM | Al Batinah South | 23.22004 | 57.70056 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11982233 | Muşallá al Mashāyikh | Musalla al Mashayikh,Muşallá al Mashāyikh,msly almshaykh,مصلى المشايخ | OM | Southeastern Governorate | 22.08269 | 59.34169 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11948883 | Iḑbīḑ | Idbid,Iḑbīḑ,adbyd,إضبيض | OM | Dhofar | 17.12324 | 53.95147 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11813868 | Rawgh Wādī ‘Abālah | Rawgh Wadi `Abalah,Rawgh Wādī ‘Abālah,روغ وادي عبالة | OM | Al Batinah North | 24.0231 | 56.48629 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11781154 | Kabūt | Kabut,Kabūt,Kibawt,kbwt,كبوت | OM | Dhofar | 17.9526 | 55.17012 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11830682 | Shabkah | Shabkah,shbkt,شبكة | OM | Ad Dakhiliyah | 22.52528 | 56.94124 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 288493 | Dīl Āl Birayk | Dil,Dil Al Birayk,Dil Yal Burayk,Dīl,Dīl Yāl Burayk,Dīl Āl Birayk,dyl al bryk,ديل آل بريك | OM | Al Batinah North | 24.07832 | 56.98067 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11827955 | Ḩillat al ‘Awāmir | Hillat al `Awamir,حلّة العوامر,Ḥillat al ‘Awāmir,Ḩillat al ‘Awāmir | OM | Muscat | 23.50537 | 58.65533 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11960521 | Şafagh | Safagh,sfgh,Şafagh,صفغ | OM | Dhofar | 17.12197 | 54.19201 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 390338 | Mabyaḑ | Al Maqayaw,Mabid,Mabyad,Mabyaḑ,Mabīḍ,mbyd,مبيض | OM | Musandam Governorate | 26.19047 | 56.2722 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 12036431 | ‘Imayqah | `Imayqah,عميقة,‘Imayqah | OM | Northeastern Governorate | 23.15617 | 58.48319 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 288480 | Ḑiyān Albū Sa‘īd | Diyan Albu Sa`id,Diyan Yal Bu Sa`id,Diyan al Busa`id,ضيان البو سعيد,Ḍiyān al Būsa‘īd,Ḑiyān Albū Sa‘īd,Ḑiyān Yāl Bū Sa‘īd | OM | Al Batinah North | 23.90666 | 57.25195 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11950420 | Ad Damar | Ad Damar,aldmr,الدمر | OM | Dhofar | 17.14578 | 54.35337 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11982221 | Ţawī Jinaybī | Tawi Jinaybi,twy jnyby,Ţawī Jinaybī,طوي جنيبي | OM | Southeastern Governorate | 22.12999 | 59.21065 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 286455 | Ash Shāriq | Ash Shariq,Ash Shāriq,Shariq,Shāriq,alsharq,الشارق | OM | Northeastern Governorate | 22.52034 | 58.13064 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 287947 | Ḩayl Banī Kathīr | Hayl Bani Kathir,hyl bny kthyr,حيل بني كثير,Ḥayl Banī Kathīr,Ḩayl Banī Kathīr | OM | Ad Dhahirah | 23.76387 | 56.66014 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 288677 | Birkat al Mawz | Birkat al Mauz,Birkat al Mawz,Birkat di Moz,brkt almwz,بركة الموز | OM | Ad Dakhiliyah | 22.9173 | 57.66983 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11845544 | Az Zahrā’ | Az Zahra’,Az Zahrā’,الزهراء | OM | Northeastern Governorate | 22.34488 | 58.18115 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 442232 | Khillah | Khilah,Khillah,Khīlah,khlt,خلة | OM | Ad Dakhiliyah | 22.99966 | 58.0173 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 388539 | Al Ḩārrāt | Al Harat,Al Harrat,Al Ḥārrāt,Al Ḩārrāt,Al Ḩārāt,Harat,alharat,الحارّات,Ḩarāt | OM | Musandam Governorate | 26.16921 | 56.20769 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 390319 | Ghaban Ḩamad | Ghaban Hamad,Ghaban Ḩamad,Ghuban Hemid,Ghubin Hamad,Ghubin Ḥamad,Ghubn Hamad,Ghubn Ḩamad,ghbn hmd,غبن حمد | OM | Musandam Governorate | 26.08299 | 56.28877 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 8560956 | Imbrāt | Imbrat,Imbrāt | OM | Dhofar | 17.2757 | 54.25141 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11783897 | As Sallāḩīyah | As Sallahiyah,As Sallahiyyah,As Sallāḥiyyah,As Sallāḩīyah,alslahyt,السلاحية | OM | Al Buraimi | 23.78702 | 55.88248 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 390318 | Ţaff al Qarḩah | Taf al Qarha,Taf al Qarhah,Taff al Qarhah,tf alqrht,Ţaff al Qarḩah,طف القرحة,Ṭaf al Qarḥah | OM | Musandam Governorate | 26.10414 | 56.29784 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 287499 | Wādī Qarī | Kuri,Kūrī,Qari,Qarī,Quri,Qūrī,Wadi Qari,Wādī Qarī,wady qry,وادي قري | OM | Ad Dakhiliyah | 23.16292 | 57.85517 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 11959565 | Hijfān | Hijfan,Hijfān,hjfan,حجفان | OM | Dhofar | 17.21489 | 54.01108 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place | ||
| 287157 | Ghirābah | Gharbah,Ghirabah,Ghirābah,Mughrabah,ghrabt,غرابة | OM | Ad Dakhiliyah | 23.33242 | 58.2266 | 0 | Asia/Muscat | populated place |
Exploring Oman: A Geographer’s Journey Through Time and Terrain
Oman, a country located on the southeastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula, is a land where diverse geographical features intersect. From its arid deserts to its lush coastal plains and rugged mountains, Oman’s landscape offers a fascinating study in natural diversity and human adaptation. Its strategic position between the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea has shaped its development throughout history, contributing to its cultural richness and geographical significance. Understanding the cities, regions, and exact geographical coordinates of Oman is essential to appreciate the nuances of this country, whether for academic, environmental, or urban planning purposes.
Oman’s Geography: A Tapestry of Contrasts
Oman’s geography is defined by stark contrasts, from vast deserts to verdant valleys and high mountain ranges. The country is flanked by the Arabian Sea to the southeast and the Gulf of Oman to the north, creating a coastline that has historically been crucial for trade and interaction with other civilizations. The Al Hajar Mountains, which dominate the interior, are not only significant for their dramatic beauty but also for their influence on climate and settlement patterns. These mountains serve as a barrier that separates the coastal regions from the inland desert areas.
One of Oman’s most distinctive features is the Rub' al Khali, or Empty Quarter, a vast expanse of desert that stretches into the southern part of the country. This harsh, arid environment contrasts with the green oases and fertile lands found in regions like Dhofar, where the monsoon winds create a more temperate climate. This contrast of environments shapes the way the land is used, from agriculture in the valleys to herding in the deserts, and has influenced the distribution of Oman’s population.
The Cities and Regions of Oman
Oman is divided into several administrative regions, each contributing to the overall identity of the country. These regions are further subdivided into wilayas (districts), each with its own local government structure. Muscat, the capital and largest city, is the political, cultural, and economic heart of Oman. Located on the coast, Muscat has historically been an important port for trade, connecting Oman to markets across Asia, Africa, and Europe. Its coastal location is ideal for maritime activities, but the city is also surrounded by rugged mountains, creating a unique blend of urban and natural environments.
Other notable cities include Salalah, the second-largest city, known for its lush environment and the monsoon rains that transform its landscape each year. Nizwa, with its historic fort and bustling souks, offers a glimpse into Oman’s rich heritage. These cities, along with many smaller towns scattered throughout the country, represent a blend of modern urban development and traditional architecture that reflects Oman’s cultural evolution.
Latitude and Longitude: Understanding Oman’s Geographical Position
For geographers, the precision of latitude and longitude coordinates is crucial for mapping and studying Oman’s urban development and its environmental interaction. The exact coordinates of cities and regions across Oman provide invaluable data for understanding the country’s layout in relation to natural landmarks, economic zones, and climate zones.
Obtaining latitude and longitude coordinates for cities such as Muscat, Salalah, and Nizwa enables researchers to analyze the distribution of settlements across Oman, the way cities interact with their surrounding landscapes, and the geographical factors that influence economic activities like trade, agriculture, and tourism. Such data also allows for the creation of highly detailed maps that contribute to a broader understanding of how Oman’s geography has shaped its development.
Accessing Comprehensive Geographical Data for Oman
To gain a full understanding of Oman’s cities and regions, access to a detailed and reliable geographical database is essential. Such a database provides the necessary data on the cities, their regions, and the precise latitude and longitude of each location. Researchers and urban planners can benefit from this information by gaining insights into the geographical relationship between cities and natural features, such as mountains, deserts, and coastlines.
This kind of data allows for more accurate studies of Oman’s urban expansion, the environmental challenges the country faces, and the integration of various regions within the national infrastructure. The ability to access geographical coordinates helps in developing sustainable urban planning strategies, managing resources, and preparing for natural events like monsoons or earthquakes, which are influenced by Oman’s unique geography.
Conclusion
Oman’s geography is an intricate blend of diverse landscapes, from its coastal regions to its desert interiors and mountainous highlands. The distribution of cities and regions across this varied terrain speaks to the ways in which human settlements have adapted to their environment over time. Access to detailed geographical data, including the precise latitude and longitude of Oman’s cities, is key to understanding the country’s urban development, cultural significance, and environmental challenges. With this data, one can gain a deeper appreciation for Oman’s geographical uniqueness and the way its cities interact with the natural world around them.
FaQ about Oman
- Geoname_ID: This is a unique identifier for each place or geographical name in the Geoname database.
- City: The name of the place, which can be a town, village or any other form of human settlement.
- Alternate_Name: Other names or appellations that the place may have. These alternative names may be in different languages, dialects or even local names.
- Country_Code: This is the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code for the country in which the place is located. For example, "US" for the United States, "FR" for France.
- Region: This represents the first-order administrative division in which the location is situated. For example, this could be a state, province or territory.
- Sub_region: This is a second-order administrative division, such as a county or district, within the region.
- Latitude: The geographical latitude of the location, usually in decimal degrees.
- Longitude: The geographical longitude of the location, also usually in decimal degrees.
- Elevation: The elevation or altitude of the location in relation to sea level, usually measured in metres.
- Population: The estimated number of inhabitants or population of the location.
- Timezone: The time zone in which the location is located, in accordance with global time zone standards.
- Fcode_Name: This is a code that categorises the type of location. For example, "PPL" could mean a populated place, while "PPLC" could be the capital of a political entity.