Nahwa
Nahwa is a pocket-sized Emirati hamlet with an unusual geopolitical situation: it belongs administratively to the emirate of Sharjah yet sits entirely within the Omani exclave of Madha, which is itself surrounded by UAE territory. Reaching it requires passing through Madha — no passport control, though mobile signals switch from UAE to Omani networks at the border — along a winding road through mountain terrain, with a police post marking the hamlet's centre.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population302
- Nearest water from center 1.4 km0.9 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.6 km1.0 mi
Nahwa: quick answers
Where is Nahwa?
Nahwa is in United Arab Emirates, about 88 km54 miles in a straight line from Sharjah city.
How do you get to Nahwa?
The nearest airport is Fujairah (FJR), about 40 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Nahwa?
The warmest month is June, averaging 32°C90°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 19°C66°F. The wettest month is January, with about 27 mm1.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Nahwa?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Nahwa?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Dhaid, Sha'biyyat Milehah and Hayl.