Al Ḩişn
Al Ḩişn is a locality in Al Batinah North Governorate, Oman. Al Ḩişn is situated nearby to the village Al ‘Uwayr, as well as near the locality Rissat al Milḩ.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Shinas.
Shinas
Town
Photo: Bjoertvedt, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Shinas, population 53,949, is one of the six coastal Wilayas in Northern Batinah, Oman, near its border with the United Arab Emirates. Shinas has a distinctive collection of traditional buildings, ancient forts, and bustling traditional markets, allowing visitors and cultural enthusiasts to embark on a journey through time. Shinas is situated 9 km northeast of Al Ḩişn.
Al Ḩişn
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Al Hisn” and “Al Ḥiṣn”
- Location: Al Batinah North Governorate, Oman, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
24.68375° or 24° 41′ 2″ northLongitude
56.40792° or 56° 24′ 29″ eastElevation
50 metres (164 feet)Open location code
7HPRMCM5+G5GeoNames ID
11732210
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In Other Languages
“Al Ḩişn” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “الحصن”
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