Largest Cities in Oman

Top 29 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Oman

1 Muscat 06 797,000

2 Seeb 06 470,878

3 Bawshar 06 383,257

4 ‘Ibrī 09 163,473

5 Şalālah 08 163,140

6 Şaḩam 11 140,000

7 Rustaq 02 120,000

8 Sohar 11 108,274

9 As Suwayq 11 107,143

10 Barkā’ 02 81,647

11 Samā’il 01 80,538

12 Al Buraymī 10 73,670

13 Nizwá 01 72,076

14 Sur 04 71,152

15 Qurayyāt 06 63,133

16 Bahlā’ 01 54,338

17 Al Khābūrah 11 50,223

18 Shināş 11 48,009

19 Sufālat Samā’il 01 47,718

20 Izkī 01 36,203

21 Liwá 11 26,372

22 Ibrā’ 12 25,265

23 Bidbid 01 21,188

24 Badīyah 12 18,479

25 Khasab 07 17,904

26 Adam 01 17,283

27 Yanqul 09 16,599

28 Al Qābil 12 14,008

29 Bayt al ‘Awābī 02 10,711

The largest cities in Oman represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Muscat leads with a population of 797,000, followed by Seeb and Bawshar. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 06 dominates the top 10 with 3 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Muscat's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 06 has 3 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,977,748.

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