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Muttrah | |
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Muttrah | |
Coordinates: 23°37′N 58°34′E / 23.617°N 58.567°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Governorate | Muscat Governorate |
Area | |
• Total | 35 sq mi (91 km2) |
• Land | 35 sq mi (91 km2) |
Population (2016) | |
• Total | 234,226 |
• Density | 6,700/sq mi (2,600/km2) |
Time zone | UTC+4 (+4) |
Muttrah, (Arabic: مطرح) administratively a wilayah (province), is located in the Muscat Governorate of Oman. Before the discovery of oil in Oman, Muttrah was the center of commerce in Oman (Muscat). It is still a center of commerce as one of the largest seaports of the region is located there. Other landmarks include Souq Muttrah, a traditional bazaar and Sour Al-Lawatiah, a small community of houses surrounded by an old wall. To the south lies Muscat District.