Liwá Population 2026
Liwá has a population of 26,372, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇴🇲 Oman, located in Al Batinah North. Roughly 0.5% of Oman's population lives here. It is about 30× smaller than Muscat, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,372
Rank in Oman
#20
Coordinates
24.53°N, 56.56°E
~9 m elevation · Asia/Muscat
Distance to capital (Muscat)
215 km
134 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Al Batinah North
| City | Population | Rank in Oman |
|---|---|---|
| Şaḩam | 140,000 | #6 |
| Sohar | 108,274 | #8 |
| As Suwayq | 107,143 | #9 |
| Al Khābūrah | 50,223 | #16 |
| Shināş | 48,009 | #17 |
Cities near Liwá
- Sohar108,274 people · ~25 km away
- Shināş48,009 people · ~25 km away
- Şaḩam140,000 people · ~52 km away
- Al Khābūrah50,223 people · ~82 km away
- Al Buraymī73,670 people · ~84 km away
- Yanqul16,599 people · ~105 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Liwá?
Liwá has a population of 26,372 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Oman.
What region is Liwá in?
Liwá is located in Al Batinah North, Oman.
Is Liwá the capital of Oman?
No, the capital of Oman is Muscat, about 215 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.