Al Wusta Governorate (Oman)

Al Wusta Governorate (Arabic: مُحَافَظَة ٱلْوُسْطَى, romanized: Muḥāfaẓat Al-Wusṭā, also known as '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 on 28 October 2011 (2011-10-28).[2][3]

Al Wusta Governorate
The Central Governorate
مُحَافَظَة ٱلْوُسْطَى
Duqm
Al Wusta, Governorate of Oman
Al Wusta, Governorate of Oman
Coordinates: 20°N 56°E / 20; 56
CountryOman
CapitalHaima
Government
  GovernorMudhad bin Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Yaqoobi
Area
  Total79,700 km2 (30,800 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 census)
  Total52,344[1]

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':

  • Haima Hospital
  • CDC Haima
  • Al Ajaiz Health Centre
  • Duqm Hospital
  • Haitham Health Centre
  • Ras Madrika Health Centre
  • Mahout Health Centre
  • Khloof Health Centre
  • Nigda Health Centre
  • Sorab Health Centre
  • Al Jazir Hospital
  • Liqbi Health Centre
  • North Ghoubra Health Centre
  • South Ghoubra Health Centre

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.


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