Rustaq Population 2026

Rustaq has a population of 120,000, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇴🇲 Oman, located in Al Batinah South. Roughly 2.1% of Oman's population lives here. It is about 6.6× smaller than Muscat, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

120,000

Rank in Oman

Coordinates

23.39°N, 57.42°E

~341 m elevation · Asia/Muscat

Distance to capital (Muscat)

103 km

64 miles, straight line

Cities near Rustaq

Bahlā’54,338 people · ~47 km away
As Suwayq107,143 people · ~51 km away
Nizwá72,076 people · ~52 km away
Samā’il80,538 people · ~55 km away
Sufālat Samā’il47,718 people · ~61 km away
Izkī36,203 people · ~62 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Rustaq?

Rustaq has a population of 120,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Oman.

What region is Rustaq in?

Rustaq is located in Al Batinah South, Oman.

Is Rustaq 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.

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