Ajloun Governorate


Ajloun Governorate is one of the governorates of Jordan, located north of Amman the capital of Jordan. Ajloun Governorate has the fourth highest population density in Jordan with a population density of 350.1 people/km². It is bordered by Jerash Governorate from the south east and Irbid Governorate from the north and west.

Administrative divisions

Article 14 of the Administrative Divisions System of the Ministry of Interior divides Ajloun Governorate into two departments.
At a high elevation, Ajloun has one of the most beautiful forests in Jordan, and known for its long cold winters. It is famous for its castle, old name was Qal'at Salah Ad-Dein. The castle was built as a garrison to protect Ajloun strategic geography from the crusaders.

Climate

Ajloun is known for its high elevation, which makes it one of the coolest cities in Jordan, with average maximum temperature during January of 8.2c, and a minimum average temperature of 2.8c.
Snow is common in the winter and Ajloun city prepares for such eventualities.

Demographics

The population of districts according to census results:
DistrictPopulation
Population
Population
Ajloun Governorate94,548118,725176,080
Kufranjah20,80927,10738,260
Qaṣabah 'Ajlūn73,73991,618137,820

Economy

Ajloun Governorate depends mainly on agriculture. In 2008, Olive, grape and fruit farms constituted a total area of 141.4 km2 that is 34% of the area of Ajloun Governorate.

Education

There is 28 primary and secondary schools in Ajloun, most of them are public, in addition to which is a public college and which is a small private university.

Significant villages

The most notable towns and villages in Ajloun are : Ibbeen "ُEbeen", Sakhra, Mrajjam, Rasoun, Ain Janna, Kufranji, Anjara and Al Hashimiyya and.

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