Şalālah Population 2026
Şalālah has a population of 163,140, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇴🇲 Oman, located in Dhofar. Roughly 2.9% of Oman's population lives here. It is about 4.9× smaller than Muscat, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
163,140
Rank in Oman
#5
Coordinates
17.02°N, 54.09°E
~13 m elevation · Asia/Muscat
Distance to capital (Muscat)
858 km
533 miles, straight line
Cities near Şalālah
FAQ
What is the population of Şalālah?
Şalālah has a population of 163,140 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Oman.
What region is Şalālah in?
Şalālah is located in Dhofar, Oman.
Is Şalālah the capital of Oman?
No, the capital of Oman is Muscat, about 858 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.