Wakan
وكان | |
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Village | |
![]() The village of Wakan overlooking Wadi Mistal | |
Location of Wakan in Oman | |
Coordinates: 23°8′37″N 57°44′5″E / 23.14361°N 57.73472°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Governorate | Al-Batinah South |
Wilayah | Nakhal |
Population (2020) | 162[1] |
Time zone | UTC+4 (GST) |
Wakan, Wukan[1] or Wekan[2] (Arabic: وكان, romanized: wkān) is a village in the wilayah of Nakhal in Oman. It lies on the slopes of the Wadi Mistal mountains at an altitude of approximately 1,500 metres (4,900 ft) above sea level[3][4][nb 1] in the Western Hajar Mountains, 140 kilometres (87 mi) from Muscat and 56 kilometres (35 mi) from Nakhal.
The village is known for its terraced gardens and orchards, where pomegranates, apricots, peaches and dates are grown.[4] Unlike the majority of Oman, where the climate is hot and dry,[5] the village enjoys mild temperatures in summer and cold winters, thanks to its altitude and location.[6] A system of falaj runs through the village, carrying water from the top of the mountain to irrigate the fields.[7]
Farming and tourism are the main sources of income for its inhabitants.[6]
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