Al Wusta Governorate () is one of the
governorates of Oman
Oman is divided into eleven governorates ('' muhafazah'') as of 28 October 2011. Each of the 11 governorates are divided into '' wilayat'' ( provinces).
Regions and governorates before 2011
Before 28 October 2011, Oman was divided into five re ...
. Its
capital city
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is
Haima. It was previously a region ('
mintaqah
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'), before becoming a governorate in 2011.
Provinces
The region of Al Wusta Governorate consists of four
'Wilayat' (provinces):
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Haima
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Duqm
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Mahout
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Al Jazer
Demographics
Health institutions
The region has numerous health institutions in each 'wilayat':
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Haima Hospital
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CDC Haima
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Al Ajaiz Health Centre
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Duqm Hospital
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Haitham Health Centre
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Ras Madrika Health Centre
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Mahout Health Centre
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Khloof Health Centre
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Nigda Health Centre
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Sorab Health Centre
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Al Jazir Hospital
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Liqbi Health Centre
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North Ghoubra Health Centre
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South Ghoubra Health Centre
References
Governorates of Oman
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