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Ras al Hadd

Ra's al Hadd Lighthouse
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Sunset in Ras al Hadd
Ras al Hadd is located in Oman
Ras al Hadd
Oman
Location Ras al Hadd
Oman
Coordinates 22°31′59.1″N 59°47′53.9″E / 22.533083°N 59.798306°E / 22.533083; 59.798306
Foundation concrete basement
Construction metal skeletal tower
Tower shape square pyramidal tower with balcony and lantern
Markings / pattern red and white horizontal bands tower, white lantern
Height 38 metres (125 ft)
Focal height 42 metres (138 ft)
Light source solar power
Range 18 nautical miles (33 km; 21 mi)
Characteristic Fl W 10s.
Admiralty number D7318
NGA number 30902

Ras al Hadd (رأس الحد) is a village in Ash Sharqiyah district in Oman.

The beaches at Ras al Hadd and nearby Ras al-Jinz (رأس الجنز) are known as a breeding ground for green sea turtles.


Coordinates: 22°31′01″N 59°46′01″E / 22.517°N 59.767°E / 22.517; 59.767


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