Sur, Oman

Sur صُوْر
City
Sur Location in Oman
Coordinates: 22°34′0″N 59°31′44″E / 22.56667°N 59.52889°E / 22.56667; 59.52889
Country	Oman
Region	Ash Sharqiyah Region
Governorate	Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate
Population  (2023)
• Total	122,533
Time zone	UTC+4 (+4)

Sur (Arabic: صُوْر, romanized: Ṣūr) is the capital city of Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate,^[1] and the former capital of Ash Sharqiyah Region in northeastern Oman, on the coast of the Gulf of Oman. It is located about 126 mi (203 km) southeast of the Omani capital Muscat. Historically, the city has been known for being an important destination point for sailors. Today, the sea still remains an important part of life in Sur.