Ajloun Governorate

About Ajloun Governorate

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.
The town of Ajloun is dominated by a twelfth century fortress, a very good example of Islamic military architecture. Called Qal 'at al-Rabad, the fortress was built in the late 12th century by Izz al-Din, Saladin's nephew and one of his generals. It is surrounded by a moat dug out of solid rock.
Along with Balqa and Karak governorates, Ajloun was formerly a united sanjak of the Ottoman Empire.

Geographical location

Ajloun Governorate is located in the northwestern corner of the Jordanian capital, Amman, at a distance of (76) km. It is bordered to the north and west by Irbid Governorate (Jordan Valley region), which is 32 km away, to the east by Jerash Governorate, which is 25 km away, and to the south by Balqa Governorate, which is 72 km away.

Ajloun Governorate consists of two brigades:

Qasabat Ajloun Brigade, Kafranja Brigade

Cities, towns, and villages

Ajloun, Anjara, Ain Janna, Al-Hashimiyeh, Al-Wahadna, Halawa, Deir Al-Samadiyya Al-Shamali, Khushaibat Al-Fawqa, Al-Jabal Al-Akhdar, Al-Shakara, Al-Fakhkara, Mahna, Ashtafina, Al-Tayyara, Umm Al-Yanabi, Al-Hakna, Al-Hanash, Khirbet Al-Souq, Agriculture, Kafr Al-Durra, Al-Jeb, Al-Hazar, the linden tree, Al-Sarabis, Umm Al-Khashab, Khallet Salem, Khallet Warda, Negev, Awimer, Zaatara, Abu Al-Zaytoun, Listeb, Al-Safsafa, the southern monastery of Samadiyah, Al-Sawan, Kafranja, Rajab, Ballas, Al-Safina, Ain Al-Bustan, Al-Harth, Dahous, a loophole. Zabid, Al-Amiriyah, Al-Baraka, Umm Al-Raml, Maryamin, Khallet Al-Samra, Kaab Al-Maloul, Al-Shatoura, Al-Mushairfa, Al-Aqda, Nimr, Nubia, Sakhrah, Ebbin, Iblin, Samta, Munif, Deir Al-Barak, Khirbet Fara, Arjan, Baaun, Rasun, Osara. , Sanaar, Al-Marjam, Asim, Bir Al-Dalia.

Climate

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

Archeological sites

The city of Ajloun has many heritage monuments that express the city's history and cultural depth

Ajloun Castle (قلعة الربض / قلعة عجلون)
Great Ajloun Mosque (مسجد عجلون الكبير)
Listeb Mosque (مسجد لستب الأثري)
Shrine for Al-Khadir (مقام الخضر )
Ajloun Forest Reserve (محمية غابات عجلون)
Tell Mar Elias (كنيسة مار الياس ( لستب ))

Ajloun includes the (Ajloun Cable Car). The length of the cable car route is 2.5 km, and the first station starts from the plot allocated to the company within the Ajloun development lands, and the second station is near Ajloun Castle. The Ajloun cable car operates approximately 40 cars, and the number can be increased to 60 cars with a capacity of 8 passengers per car.

Jordanian cuisine

Popular foods in Jordan:

Mansaf (المنسف): Jordan is distinguished by its Mansaf food, which is not complete without “Jameed Al Karaki”. Mansaf is a dish made of rice, syrup, meat, and local ghee. The drink is liquefied jameed and is originally made of milk.
Makmoura: It is a well-known dish in the villages of northern Jordan.
Kibbeh or kebab: It is one of the dishes that is prepared in all regions, as its spread extended from the villages north of Irbid, such as the villages of Bani Kenana.
Al-Mutabbaq (Mutabbaq): It is known as one of the good dishes in the villages of Al-Taybeh and Al-Wasatiya Districts, and it is smaller than Al-Makmoura.
Maqluba/Magluba (مقلوبة): A casserole made of layers of rice, vegetables and meat. After cooking, the pot is flipped upside-down onto the plate when served, hence the name maqluba which translates literally as "upside-down".
Musakhan (مسخّن): Dish composed of roasted chicken baked with onions, sumac, allspice, saffron, and fried pine nuts served over taboon bread. It is also known as muhammar (Arabic: محمر).
Maftul (مفتول): Large couscous-like balls, garbanzo beans and chicken pieces cooked in chicken broth.
aldafin Freekeh (فريكة)
Al-Jajil (Kaakil or Shaashil), all Jordanian governorates share the same popular dishes, due to the similarity between the regions and are considered one of the popular dishes.
Shishbarak (ششبرك): Also known as Joshpara. A sort of dumpling or jiaozi dish. After being stuffed with ground beef and spices, thin wheat dough parcels are cooked with jameed then served hot. Another name for this dish is shishbarak.
Galayet bandora (قلاية بندورة): Tomatoes sauteed and stewed with onions, olive oil, salt, and hot peppers, it can be served with rice but is more commonly eaten with bread in Jordan,It is indispensable for all classes of people in all governorates.
Falafel (فلافل): Balls of fried chickpea flour and Middle Eastern spice. Dipped in every mezze, especially hummus. The Jordanian falafel balls tend to come in smaller sizes.
Hummus, Ful medames (حمص وفول مدمس): These are foods usually served for breakfast, especially on Fridays. They are also served as appetizers for lunch and dinner.

Sweets

Baklava (بقلاوة)—a dessert made with thin layers of phyllo pastry filled with chopped nuts and soaked in honey or syrup.
Knafeh (كُنافة)—a cheese pastry of shredded phyllo soaked in sugar-based syrup.
Qatayef (قطايف)—a sweet dumpling stuffed with cream and pistachios. Consumed during Ramadan.
Warbat (وربات)—a pastry of thin layers of phyllo pastry filled with custard. Often eaten during the month of Ramadan.

Area and population

Population of Ajloun Governorate: (208,500)
Governorate area:- (420 km²) (160 mi²)

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