Matrah

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Matrah

Total population

227,623

Coordinates23.62°, 58.56°

Demographic figures from National Centre for Statistics and Information (Oman). Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

Overview

Muttrah, administratively a province, is located in the Muscat Governorate of Oman. Before the discovery of oil in Oman, Muttrah was the center of commerce in Oman (Muscat). It is still a center of commerce as one of the largest seaports of the region is located there. Other landmarks include Souq Muttrah, a traditional bazaar and Sour Al-Lawatiah, a small community of houses surrounded by an old wall. To the south lies Muscat District.

Geography

Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.