Bawshar Population 2026

Bawshar has a population of 383,257, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇴🇲 Oman, located in Muscat. Roughly 6.8% of Oman's population lives here. It is about 2.1× smaller than Muscat, the country's biggest city.

Location of Bawshar (capital Muscat shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

383,257

Rank in Oman

Coordinates

23.58°N, 58.40°E

~18 m elevation · Asia/Muscat

Distance to capital (Muscat)

1 km

1 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Muscat

City	Population	Rank in Oman
Muscat	797,000	#1
Seeb	470,878	#2
Qurayyāt	63,133	#14

Cities near Bawshar

Muscat797,000 people · ~1 km away
Seeb470,878 people · ~24 km away
Bidbid21,188 people · ~34 km away
Sufālat Samā’il47,718 people · ~49 km away
Samā’il80,538 people · ~55 km away
Qurayyāt63,133 people · ~64 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bawshar?

Bawshar has a population of 383,257 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Oman.

What region is Bawshar in?

Bawshar is located in Muscat, Oman.

Is Bawshar the capital of Oman?

No, the capital of Oman is Muscat, about 1 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.

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