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Oldest Cities in Oman

Top 29 cities ranked by oldest cities

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Oldest Cities — Oman

1 Khasab 07 30.7
2 Yanqul 09 30.7
3 Sur 04 30.7
4 Sufālat Samā’il 01 30.7
5 Sohar 11 30.7
6 Shināş 11 30.7
7 Seeb 06 30.7
8 Samā’il 01 30.7
9 Şalālah 08 30.7
10 Şaḩam 11 30.7
11 Rustaq 02 30.7
12 Qurayyāt 06 30.7
13 Nizwá 01 30.7
14 Muscat 06 30.7
15 Liwá 11 30.7
16 Adam 01 30.7
17 Izkī 01 30.7
18 ‘Ibrī 09 30.7
19 Ibrā’ 12 30.7
20 Bidbid 01 30.7
21 Bayt al ‘Awābī 02 30.7
22 Bawshar 06 30.7
23 Barkā’ 02 30.7
24 Bahlā’ 01 30.7
25 Badīyah 12 30.7
26 As Suwayq 11 30.7
27 Al Qābil 12 30.7
28 Al Khābūrah 11 30.7
29 Al Buraymī 10 30.7

Cities with the oldest median ages in Oman often serve as popular retirement destinations or established communities with stable, long-term residents. Khasab has a median age of 30.7 years.

Older median ages can indicate strong healthcare systems, quality of life factors that encourage aging in place, or communities that are particularly attractive to retirees. These cities often feature robust healthcare infrastructure and senior services.

Communities with older populations face unique planning challenges including healthcare capacity, accessibility, transportation for non-drivers, and maintaining a tax base as the workforce ages. Many are adapting their infrastructure and services to meet these evolving needs.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Half of Khasab's residents are over 30.7 years old.
  • 2. Popular retirement destinations in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas dominate this list.
  • 3. Cities with older populations typically have higher rates of homeownership and longer average residency periods.

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