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.
Ajloun Governorate
محافظة عجلون | |
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The city of Ajloun is the capital of Ajloun Governorate | |
Ajloun Governorate in Jordan | |
| Country | Jordan |
| Capital | Ajloun |
| Subdivisions | Ajloun Department, Kofranjah Department |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Ali Azzam |
| Area | |
| • Total | 420 km2 (160 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 146,900 |
| • Density | 350/km2 (910/sq mi) |
| Time zone | GMT +2 |
| • Summer (DST) | +3 |
| Urban | 75.9% |
| Rural | 24.1% |
| HDI (2021) | 0.714 high · 6th of 12 |
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