Harmul

Harmul
Ḩarmūl (حرمول)
Harmool
Village
A view of the village’s beach with fishing boats.
Harmul
Location in Oman
Harmul
Harmul (Middle East)
Harmul
Harmul (West and Central Asia)
Coordinates: 24°31′34″N 56°35′38″E / 24.5261°N 56.5939°E / 24.5261; 56.5939
Country Oman
GovernorateAl Batinah North
Area
 • Total
4.225 km2 (1.631 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,293
Time zoneUTC+4 (Gulf Standard Time)

Harmul (Arabic: حرمول, romanizedḨarmūl) also known as Harmool, is a village located in the beach of the Wilayah (province) of Liwa, North Al Batinah Governorate in the Sultanate of Oman. Its population is estimated at 2,293 people.[1]

Graffiti

Harmul is known for its unique graffiti art, made by local artist Abdulmajeed Mohammed Salim al Mamari, often painted on walls around the village. According to Muscat Daily, “Mamari believes his graffiti art, done in several prominent locations around Harmul, adds value to the sites and helps promote tourism.”[2]

References

  1. ^ "Localities in Liwa (Al Batinah North Governorate, Oman) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map, Location, Weather and Web Information". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
  2. ^ Posts, Muscat Daily (2020-11-28). "Art for love of his country". Muscat Daily. Retrieved 2025-01-08.