Bidbid Population 2026

Bidbid has a population of 21,188, making it the #22 biggest city in 🇴🇲 Oman, located in Ad Dakhiliyah. Roughly 0.4% of Oman's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Muscat, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

21,188

Rank in Oman

#22

Coordinates

23.41°N, 58.13°E

~219 m elevation · Asia/Muscat

Distance to capital (Muscat)

35 km

22 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ad Dakhiliyah

City	Population	Rank in Oman
Samā’il	80,538	#10
Nizwá	72,076	#12
Bahlā’	54,338	#15
Sufālat Samā’il	47,718	#18
Izkī	36,203	#19
Adam	17,283	#25

Cities near Bidbid

Sufālat Samā’il47,718 people · ~15 km away
Samā’il80,538 people · ~22 km away
Seeb470,878 people · ~30 km away
Bawshar383,257 people · ~34 km away
Muscat797,000 people · ~35 km away
Izkī36,203 people · ~64 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bidbid?

Bidbid has a population of 21,188 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Oman.

What region is Bidbid in?

Bidbid is located in Ad Dakhiliyah, Oman.

Is Bidbid the capital of Oman?

No, the capital of Oman is Muscat, about 35 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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