Member State of the Arab League Oman is divided into eleven governorates (muhafazah) as of 28 October 2011.
[1][2][3] Each of the 11 governorates are divided into wilayat (provinces).
(Main Wilayah) (2020 Census) (km²) Before 28 October 2011, Oman was divided into five regions (mintaqah) and four governorates (muhafazah).
[6] The governorates were Muscat, Dhofar, Buraimi and Musandam.
Buraimi Governorate was created in October 2006 from parts of Ad Dhahirah Region.