Al Batinah South Governorate

Al Batinah South is an administrative region in northern Oman stretching between the Gulf coast and the Al-Hajar Mountains. The territory comprises six districts with mixed terrain featuring coastal plains, mountains, and valleys where towns and villages are scattered throughout.

This region was created in 2011 when authorities divided the original Al Batinah Region into two separate administrative territories. The division responded to growing population and the need for more decentralized governance structures.

Local communities here maintain traditional farming methods and crafts passed down through generations. The settlements feature distinctive architecture with mud-brick structures and narrow streets that shape how people move through daily life.

Main highways connect the cities and coastal areas to mountain villages, making navigation relatively straightforward. Visitors should keep in mind that distances between locations can feel longer than expected due to the terrain.

The region holds significance in pearl diving history, a practice that still shapes coastal communities today. Traces of traditional pearl-diving culture remain visible in the way some coastal villages are organized and how they view the sea.

Location: Oman

Inception: October 28, 2011

Capital city: Rustaq

Shares border with: Gulf of Oman

GPS coordinates: 23.39083,57.42444

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:49