Al Batinah North Governorate (Arabic: محافظة شمال الباطنة Muḥāfaẓat Šamāl al-Bāṭinah) is one of the eleven governorates of Oman. It was created on 28 October 2011 when Al Batinah Region was split into Al Batinah North Governorate and Al Batinah South Governorate. The centre of the governorate is the wilayat of Sohar.
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History
Al Batinah was originally part of Al Batinah Region, a coastal strip lying along the Gulf of Oman, bordered by the Hajar Mountains to the west. As a significant region in pre‑modern Oman, it served as a strategic trading and maritime zone. The city of Sohar, located in the governorate was the capital of Oman in ancient times.
Provinces
Al Batinah North Governorate consists of six provinces (wilayat):
Sohar
Shinas
Liwa
Saham
Al Khaboura
Suwayq