Nizwá Population 2026

Nizwá has a population of 72,076, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇴🇲 Oman, located in Ad Dakhiliyah. Roughly 1.3% of Oman's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Muscat, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

72,076

Rank in Oman

#12

Coordinates

22.93°N, 57.53°E

~511 m elevation · Asia/Muscat

Distance to capital (Muscat)

115 km

71 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ad Dakhiliyah

City	Population	Rank in Oman
Samā’il	80,538	#10
Bahlā’	54,338	#15
Sufālat Samā’il	47,718	#18
Izkī	36,203	#19
Bidbid	21,188	#22
Adam	17,283	#25

Cities near Nizwá

Izkī36,203 people · ~24 km away
Bahlā’54,338 people · ~24 km away
Rustaq120,000 people · ~52 km away
Samā’il80,538 people · ~59 km away
Adam17,283 people · ~62 km away
Sufālat Samā’il47,718 people · ~65 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nizwá?

Nizwá has a population of 72,076 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Oman.

What region is Nizwá in?

Nizwá is located in Ad Dakhiliyah, Oman.

Is Nizwá the capital of Oman?

No, the capital of Oman is Muscat, about 115 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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