Jaḩfān
Jaḩfān is a locality in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate, Oman. Jaḩfān is situated nearby to the locality Ghubrat Nizwá, as well as near Ash Shurayjāt.Places of Interest
Highlights include Nizwa Fort.
Nizwa Fort
Castle
Photo: Andries Oudshoorn, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Nizwa Fort is a large castle in Nizwa, Oman built in the seventeenth century. It is a popular tourist destination. Nizwa Fort is situated 4 km southwest of Jaḩfān.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Nizwa.
Nizwa
Nizwa is the largest city in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate in Oman and was the capital of Oman proper. Nizwa is about 140 km from the Omani capital Muscat.
Jaḩfān
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Jahfan”, “Jaḥfān”, and “Jaḩfiyah”
- Location: Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate, Oman, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
22.96128° or 22° 57′ 41″ northLongitude
57.55166° or 57° 33′ 6″ eastElevation
530 metres (1,739 feet)Open location code
7HJVXH62+GMGeoNames ID
287798
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In Other Languages
“Jaḩfān” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “جحفان”
Localities in the Area
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Highlights include Jabal Ḩawrat Farq and Nazwa.
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