Samā’il Population 2026

Samā’il has a population of 80,538, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇴🇲 Oman, located in Ad Dakhiliyah. Roughly 1.4% of Oman's population lives here. It is about 9.9× smaller than Muscat, the country's biggest city.

MuscatSamā’il
Location of Samā’il (capital Muscat shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
80,538
Rank in Oman
#10
Coordinates
23.30°N, 57.95°E
~405 m elevation · Asia/Muscat
Distance to capital (Muscat)
56 km
35 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ad Dakhiliyah

CityPopulationRank in Oman
Nizwá72,076#12
Bahlā’54,338#15
Sufālat Samā’il47,718#18
Izkī36,203#19
Bidbid21,188#22
Adam17,283#25

Cities near Samā’il

FAQ

What is the population of Samā’il?
Samā’il has a population of 80,538 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Oman.
What region is Samā’il in?
Samā’il is located in Ad Dakhiliyah, Oman.
Is Samā’il the capital of Oman?
No, the capital of Oman is Muscat, about 56 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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