Jabrin, also known as Jabreen, (Arabic: جبرين) is a small town in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate in northeastern Oman near Nizwa and the Jabal Akhdar Mountains.

Jabrin
Town
View from Jabrin Castle
View from Jabrin Castle
Jabrin is located in Oman
Jabrin
Jabrin
Location in Oman
Coordinates: 22°55′N 57°15′E / 22.917°N 57.250°E / 22.917; 57.250
Country Oman
RegionAd Dakhiliyah Region
Time zoneUTC+4 (Oman Standard Time)

The town is known for its impressive castle, which was built by the Yaruba dynasty Imam Bil'arab bin Sultan, who ruled from 1679 to 1692[1] and who was buried onsite. The castle can be visited independently with an audio guide that is provided at the entrance and which lasts about 25 minutes.[2]

Climate

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Climate data for Jabrin
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 22.7
(72.9)
23.3
(73.9)
26.6
(79.9)
31.6
(88.9)
35.8
(96.4)
37.1
(98.8)
35.4
(95.7)
34.0
(93.2)
33.2
(91.8)
31.2
(88.2)
27.0
(80.6)
23.8
(74.8)
30.1
(86.3)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 12.9
(55.2)
14.0
(57.2)
17.0
(62.6)
20.7
(69.3)
24.6
(76.3)
26.3
(79.3)
25.9
(78.6)
24.9
(76.8)
23.4
(74.1)
20.3
(68.5)
16.3
(61.3)
14.2
(57.6)
20.0
(68.1)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 6
(0.2)
30
(1.2)
20
(0.8)
12
(0.5)
5
(0.2)
2
(0.1)
4
(0.2)
7
(0.3)
3
(0.1)
0
(0)
4
(0.2)
6
(0.2)
99
(3.9)
Source: Climate-data.org

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Thomas, Gavin (2011-11-01). The Rough Guide to Oman. Penguin. p. 222. ISBN 978-1-4053-8935-8. Retrieved 2013-11-11.
  2. ^ "Visit to Jabreen Castle".
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22°55′0″N 57°15′0″E / 22.91667°N 57.25000°E / 22.91667; 57.25000