Its population centers are about 22 localities, including Bukha, Al-Jadi, Ghumda, and Al-Jeri.

[2] Bukha, which is 0 feet (0 meters) above sea level, has a subtropical desert climate (BWh).

12.47 millimeters (0.49 inches) of precipitation fall on Bukha yearly, and there are 21.67 wet days (5.94% of the time).

[4] Bukha has developed significantly over the past decades with the arrival of the modern coastal road, as can be seen when comparing a picture of Musandam from 2004.

On its coasts are coral reefs, and seabirds and black turtles frequently inhabit them.