Ajloun Governorate

Ajloun Governorate (محافظة عجلون)
Governorate
The city of Ajloun is the capital of Ajloun Governorate
Country	Jordan
Subdivisions	2  - Ajloun Department  - Kofranjah Department
Capital	Ajloun
- elevation	760 m (2,493 ft)
- coordinates	32°21′N 35°44′E / 32.350°N 35.733°ECoordinates: 32°21′N 35°44′E / 32.350°N 35.733°E
Area	420 km^2 (162 sq mi)
Population	146,900 (2012)
Density	350.1/km^2 (907/sq mi)
Governor	Ali Azzam
Timezone	GMT +2
- summer (DST)	+3
Urban	75.9%
Rural	24.1%
Ajloun Governorate in Jordan

Ajloun Governorate (alternative spelling Ajlun Governorate) (Arabic: محافظة عجلون‎‎) 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 (after Irbid, Jerash, and Balqa Governorates) with a population density of 350.1 people/km² (2012 estimate). 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.

• 1. Capital Department: includes 50 towns and villages, with its administrative center in Ajloun.
• 2. Kofranjah Department: includes 19 towns and villages, its administrative center is in Kofranjah.

History

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 (Ajlun 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.

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.^[1]

Education

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

Significant villages

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

Gallery

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  The town of Al Hashimiyya in Ajloun Governorate

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  The town of Al Wahadinah

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  Forests surround Ajloun

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  Nahias of Ajloun

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  Olive farms in a village in Ajloun

References

1. "Ministry of Agriculture - Jordan (Arabic)". moa.gov.jo. Retrieved 2012-05-14.