Suwayq

Al Suwaiq (Arabic: السويق) is a coastal wilayah (province) in Al Batinah North Governorate, in northeastern Oman.[1] The province has historically been an economic hub, attracting residents from the surrounding areas, its strategic location facilitating trade and commerce. As of 2021, the population of Al Suwaiq stands at 140,577.[2][1] Al Suwaiq province is roughly 48 km wide and 80 km long, and includes coastal areas, plains, mountains, and valleys. It is the largest wilayah in Oman, and is located 135 km from the capital, Muscat. It borders Al-Musannah to the east, Al-Khaburah to the west, the Gulf of Oman to the north, and Al-Hoqain to the south.