Liwa, Oman
Liwa
لوى | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 24°31′N 56°34′E / 24.51°N 56.57°E | |
| Country | Oman |
| Governorate | Al Batinah North Governorate |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 18,321 |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (+4) |
Liwa (Arabic: لوى) is a Wilayah (Province) in the Al Batinah North Governorate of Oman. It lies north of Sohar, overlooking the Gulf of Oman to its east. It is bordered northwest by the Wilayats of Shinas and Mahdah. Liwa is approximately 277 kilometers from the capital Muscat and the second province away from the border to the United Arab Emirates. As of 2020, it had a population of 18,321.