Al Awabi
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Al Awabi is one of the 62 districts (wilayat) in the Sultanate of Oman. It is located in Al Batinah Region
, north of Oman. Based on the figures of the 2003 General Census, Al Awabi is home for 10,469 people. This number was estimated to be 11,110 people by mid 2006.
Al Awabi is approximately 150 km from the capital city, Muscat
, 16 km from Rustaq
, and 36 km from Nakhal
.
The following table shows some estimations of the population, and information about health and eductation sectors, retrieved from the Statics Year Book 2008, published in October 2008 by the Ministry of National Economy.
Al Awabi is a quiet town surrounded by a chain of high mountains. Extraordinary rock formations can be seen in Wadi Bani Kharus gorge in the Al Hajar Mountains
. Wadi Bani Kharus is 26 km long, deep in the mountains, and it finally ends at Jebel Akhdar
, the highest summit in Oman.
Wadi Bani Kharus is famous for its rich heritage, and old history. Its fascinating villages, that hide themselves between the magnificent mountains,are well known for their distinct beauty and wonderful nature.
Al Awabi has a number of destinations that might be of best interest for tourists. Al Elya village, which is the final station in Wadi Bani Kharus, is indeed a good example of a must-visited place. The Castle of Awabi, which was built almost 200 years ago and restored again in 2008, is a historic place that would be recommended for tourists. Subaikha village is classified as a natural reserve, and it is around 20 km from Al Awabi town centre.
A number of agricultural products are grown in Al Awabi other than dates (palm trees), such as mango, orange, lime
, pomegranate
s, banana
, Guava
, and figs
as well as common vegetables.
Al Batinah Region
Al Bāţinah is one of the regions of Oman.Al Batinah Region, otherwise known as Al Batinah, occupies an important location on the coast of Gulf of Oman. It lies between Khatmat Malahah in the north and Ras AL Hamra in the south and confined between the Al Hajar Mountains in the west and the Gulf...
, north of Oman. Based on the figures of the 2003 General Census, Al Awabi is home for 10,469 people. This number was estimated to be 11,110 people by mid 2006.
Al Awabi is approximately 150 km from the capital city, Muscat
Muscat, Oman
Muscat is the capital of Oman. It is also the seat of government and largest city in the Governorate of Muscat. As of 2008, the population of the Muscat metropolitan area was 1,090,797. The metropolitan area spans approximately and includes six provinces called wilayats...
, 16 km from Rustaq
Rustaq
Rustaq is a town and wilayah in the Al Batinah Region of northern Oman. The city is located at .The wilayah of Rustaq is in the Western Hajar, in the south of the Batinah. Rustaq was once the capital of Oman, during the era of Imam Nasir bin Murshid al Ya'arubi...
, and 36 km from Nakhal
Nakhal
Nakhal is town in Al Batinah Region in Oman. It is home to Nakhal Fort.It is the hometown of international football referee Abdullah Al Hilali....
.
The following table shows some estimations of the population, and information about health and eductation sectors, retrieved from the Statics Year Book 2008, published in October 2008 by the Ministry of National Economy.
| Population | Health | Education |
|---|---|---|
| Omani : 10,566 (Year 2007) 7,833 (Census 1993) |
Hospitals: 1 with 18 beds (End of 2006) |
No. of Schools: 8 (End of 2009) |
| Expatriate: 874 (Year 2007) 793 (Census 1993) |
Health Centres: 1 with 2 beds |
No. of students: ? |
Al Awabi is a quiet town surrounded by a chain of high mountains. Extraordinary rock formations can be seen in Wadi Bani Kharus gorge in the Al Hajar Mountains
Al Hajar Mountains
The Hajjar Mountains in northeastern Oman and also the eastern United Arab Emirates are the highest mountain range in the eastern Arabian peninsula...
. Wadi Bani Kharus is 26 km long, deep in the mountains, and it finally ends at Jebel Akhdar
Jebel Akhdar (Oman)
The Jebel Akhdar, Jabal Akhdar or Al Jabal Al Akhdar , also known as the camals hideout, is part of the Al Hajar Mountains range in Oman, which extends about 300 km northwest to southeast, between 50-100 km inland from the Gulf of Oman coast. It is one of Oman’s most spectacular areas...
, the highest summit in Oman.
Wadi Bani Kharus is famous for its rich heritage, and old history. Its fascinating villages, that hide themselves between the magnificent mountains,are well known for their distinct beauty and wonderful nature.
Al Awabi has a number of destinations that might be of best interest for tourists. Al Elya village, which is the final station in Wadi Bani Kharus, is indeed a good example of a must-visited place. The Castle of Awabi, which was built almost 200 years ago and restored again in 2008, is a historic place that would be recommended for tourists. Subaikha village is classified as a natural reserve, and it is around 20 km from Al Awabi town centre.
A number of agricultural products are grown in Al Awabi other than dates (palm trees), such as mango, orange, lime
Lime (fruit)
Lime is a term referring to a number of different citrus fruits, both species and hybrids, which are typically round, green to yellow in color, 3–6 cm in diameter, and containing sour and acidic pulp. Limes are a good source of vitamin C. Limes are often used to accent the flavors of foods and...
, pomegranate
Pomegranate
The pomegranate , Punica granatum, is a fruit-bearing deciduous shrub or small tree growing between five and eight meters tall.Native to the area of modern day Iran, the pomegranate has been cultivated in the Caucasus since ancient times. From there it spread to Asian areas such as the Caucasus as...
s, banana
Banana
Banana is the common name for herbaceous plants of the genus Musa and for the fruit they produce. Bananas come in a variety of sizes and colors when ripe, including yellow, purple, and red....
, Guava
Guava
Guavas are plants in the myrtle family genus Psidium , which contains about 100 species of tropical shrubs and small trees. They are native to Mexico, Central America, and northern South America...
, and figs
FIGS
FIGS is an acronym for French, Italian, German, Spanish. These are usually the first four languages chosen to localize products into when a company enters the European market....
as well as common vegetables.