As Suwayq Population 2026
As Suwayq has a population of 107,143, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇴🇲 Oman, located in Al Batinah North. Roughly 1.9% of Oman's population lives here. It is about 7.4× smaller than Muscat, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
107,143
Rank in Oman
#9
Coordinates
23.85°N, 57.44°E
~6 m elevation · Asia/Muscat
Distance to capital (Muscat)
103 km
64 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Al Batinah North
| City | Population | Rank in Oman |
|---|---|---|
| Şaḩam | 140,000 | #6 |
| Sohar | 108,274 | #8 |
| Al Khābūrah | 50,223 | #16 |
| Shināş | 48,009 | #17 |
| Liwá | 26,372 | #20 |
Cities near As Suwayq
- Al Khābūrah50,223 people · ~38 km away
- Rustaq120,000 people · ~51 km away
- Şaḩam140,000 people · ~66 km away
- Seeb470,878 people · ~79 km away
- Samā’il80,538 people · ~81 km away
- Sufālat Samā’il47,718 people · ~84 km away
FAQ
What is the population of As Suwayq?
As Suwayq has a population of 107,143 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Oman.
What region is As Suwayq in?
As Suwayq is located in Al Batinah North, Oman.
Is As Suwayq the capital of Oman?
No, the capital of Oman is Muscat, about 103 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.