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Nakhal
نَخل (in Arabic) | |
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Town | |
 View of the town from Nakhal Fort, with Al Hajar Mountains in the background | |
  Nakhal Location in Oman | |
| Coordinates: 23°23′N 57°49′E / 23.383°N 57.817°E | |
| Country |  Oman |
| Region | Al Batinah Region |
| Governorate | Al-Batinah South |
| Population (2020)[1] | |
| • Total | 28,088 |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (+4) |
Nakhal (Arabic: نَخَل) or Nakhl (Arabic: نَخْل) is a wilayah in Al Batinah South Governorate in Oman. It is home to many old castles and forts, including the pre-7th century Nakhal Fort.[2]
Nakhal stand out with its fortress perched on a mountainous hill amidst a cluster of date palms, embodying a historical presence dating back to pre-Islamic times. Ain Al-Thawara being one of the hot springs gushes from Mount Sald adds to the natural features that distinguish the Wilayat Nakhal. The village of Wakan witnesses the phenomenon of apricot blossoms in the spring season, attracting tourists and visitors.[3] In the Wilayat Nakhal, there is also the Ramlat Khabat Al-Ja'adan, and the "Rimal Park" project won the competition for the best development project in the contest announced by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, competing with various governorates of the Sultanate of Oman.
- ^ "Population - DATA PORTAL". National Centre for Statistics & Information. Retrieved 2021-10-15.
- ^ "Living Landscapes of Oman: Fourth International Conference Responsible Tourism ..." Sultanate of Oman. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 24 September 2013.
- ^ "We Love Oman: Beckoning the season of apricots in Oman". Times of Oman. 21 March 2023. Retrieved 27 December 2023.