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.
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
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.