A few facts about Sur
- Sur has about 71,000 residents, which puts it in the top 20 cities of Oman.
- It's the largest place in Southeastern Governorate.
- It's about 161 km to Muscat, the country's largest city.
- Towns nearby: Badīyah (76 km), Al Qābil (86 km) and Qurayyāt (99 km).