Ad Dhahirah Governorate
Al-Dhahirah |
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Governorate |
![](../I/m/Oman_Ad_Dhahirah.png) Al-Dhahirah, Governorate of Oman |
Country |
Oman |
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Capital |
Ibri |
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Area |
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• Total |
37,000 km2 (14,000 sq mi) |
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Population (2010 census) |
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• Total |
151,664 |
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• Density |
4.1/km2 (11/sq mi) |
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Al Dhahirah (Arabic: الظاهرة; Az̧ Z̧āhirah) 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
Adh Dhahirah Governorate consists of three provinces (wilayat):
Subidivisions prior to 2006
Until October 2006, two more wilayats were part of the region: Al Buraymi and Mahdha. In October, 2006, a new governorate, Al Buraymi was created from those two wilayats, and a third wilayat, Al Sinaihah was created from parts of the two.
References
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Abu Dhabi |
Al Buraymi |
Al Batinah Region |
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style="width:33% rowspan=3 | Eastern Region |
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Ad Dakhiliyah Region |
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Al Wusta |
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Coordinates: 23°N 56°E / 23°N 56°E / 23; 56