Shināş Population 2026
Shināş has a population of 48,009, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇴🇲 Oman, located in Al Batinah North. Roughly 0.8% of Oman's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Muscat, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,009
Rank in Oman
#17
Coordinates
24.74°N, 56.47°E
~3 m elevation · Asia/Muscat
Distance to capital (Muscat)
235 km
146 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Al Batinah North
| City | Population | Rank in Oman |
|---|---|---|
| Şaḩam | 140,000 | #6 |
| Sohar | 108,274 | #8 |
| As Suwayq | 107,143 | #9 |
| Al Khābūrah | 50,223 | #16 |
| Liwá | 26,372 | #20 |
Cities near Shināş
- Liwá26,372 people · ~25 km away
- Sohar108,274 people · ~50 km away
- Şaḩam140,000 people · ~76 km away
- Al Buraymī73,670 people · ~87 km away
- Al Khābūrah50,223 people · ~107 km away
- Yanqul16,599 people · ~129 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Shināş?
Shināş has a population of 48,009 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Oman.
What region is Shināş in?
Shināş is located in Al Batinah North, Oman.
Is Shināş the capital of Oman?
No, the capital of Oman is Muscat, about 235 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.