What Are People From Muscat Called?

Name: Muscat
Address: West Asia, Oman

West Asia, Oman

Oman

People from Muscat are called:

People from Muscat are called Muscati.

Demonym:

Muscati

Pronunciation:

/ˈmʌskæt/

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About Muscat

Capital and largest city of Oman.
Port city surrounded by mountains and desert.
Known for Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and Portuguese forts.
Clean, modern city preserving traditional Omani architecture.
Gateway to Oman's dramatic landscapes.

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,623,000 (2024 est.)
Country:: Oman
Region:: West Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Arabic, possibly meaning 'anchorage'. The demonym is 'Muscati'.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Dubai

340 km northwest

People are called:

Dubaite

Abu Dhabi

450 km northwest

People are called:

Abu Dhabian

Riyadh

1,400 km west

People are called:

Riyadhi

Quick Facts

Population:: 1,623,000 (2024 est.)
Country:: Oman
Region:: West Asia

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