Al Dhahirah (; ''Muḥāfaẓat aẓ-Ẓāhirah'') is one of the Governorates of Oman, governorates (''muhafazah'') of Oman. It was previously a region (''mintaqah''). It became a governorate on 28 October 2011.Seven governorates, officials named
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Provinces

Adh Dhahirah Governorate consists of three Provinces of Oman, provinces (wilayat): *Ibri *Yanqul *Dhank

Regional Subdivision Review before 2007

Until October 2006, two more former wilayat (Provinces) were part of this region: Al Buraymi and Mahdha. Al Buraimi Governorate was created from them in October 2006, as a new governorate. As well, a third wilaya (Province), of Sunaynah, Al Sunaynah was created from rural parts of Al Buraymi and Mahdha.

Demographics

References

Ad Dhahirah Governorate, Ad Dhahirah North Governorate, Governorates of Oman {{Oman-geo-stub