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Hatta
A mountainous exclave of Dubai with a turquoise reservoir dam, heritage village, and Hajar Mountain hiking trails offering a desert escape.
53 km · about 60 min drive
AsiaOmanAl Batinah North
Liwá
Al Batinah North, Oman · Asia
About Liwá
Liwá sits on the route: 30 minutes from Sohar, 53km from Hatta.
Liwá is in Al Batinah North, Oman, with about 26,000 people. The nearest town is Sohar, about 25 km away.
Liwa Fort (Arabic: حِصْنُ لِوَىٰ, romanized: Hiṣn Liwā) is a fort located in the eastern coast of the Wilayah (Province) of Liwa in Oman. Located about 1.5 kilometers from the center of the Wilayah, the fort was built by the Ya'rubids around 400 years ago under either Imam Nasir bin Murshid or Sultan bin Saif.
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meters in length and 75 meters in width, it was once regarded as the center of Liwa, the fort was used for protection as well as the residence of the Wali (Governor), and a place to discuss and manage the Wilayah’s affairs. The fort is unique because it is located very close to the sea, which is unusual for many Omani forts. The fort is allegedly the namesake of the entire Wilayat of Liwa, accredited to the many palm trees twining around the fort.
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What is there to see near Liwá?
Within an hour or so of Liwá: Hatta (53 km).
Are there any good drives near Liwá?
The nearest famous roads are Jebel Hafeet Mountain Road.
Where is Liwá?
Liwá is in Al Batinah North, Oman, about 25 km from Sohar.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 26,372
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Oman
- Region
- Al Batinah North
- Timezone
- Asia/Muscat
- Coordinates
- 24.5308, 56.5630
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