Muttrah

Muttrah
Muttrah
Muttrah is located in Oman
Muttrah
Muttrah
Coordinates: 23°37′N 58°34′E / 23.617°N 58.567°E / 23.617; 58.567
Country Oman
GovernorateMuscat Governorate
Area
 • Total35 sq mi (91 km2)
 • Land35 sq mi (91 km2)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total234,226
 • Density6,700/sq mi (2,600/km2)
Time zoneUTC+4 (+4)
Portuguese Fortress of Muttrah (Matara) in the 17th century
Purple – Portuguese in the Persian Gulf in the 16th and 17th century. Main cities, ports and routes.

Muttrah, (Arabic: مطرح) administratively a wilayah (province), is located in the Muscat Governorate of Oman. Before the discovery of oil in Oman, Muttrah was the center of commerce in Oman (Muscat). It is still a center of commerce as one of the largest seaports of the region is located there. Other landmarks include Souq Muttrah, a traditional bazaar and Sour Al-Lawatiah, a small community of houses surrounded by an old wall. To the south lies Muscat District.