Al Husn
Al Husun (Arabic: الحصن, also Romanized as Al Husn, Hisn and Husn) is a town in northern Jordan, located 65 km (40 mi) north of Amman, and about 7 km (4 mi) south of Irbid. It has a population of 35,085. The region has fertile soil which along with the moderate climate allows the growing of high quality crops. Al Husn was known for its wine; now its main products are wheat and olive oil. Al Husn is registered in Jordanian government documents with the spelling 'Al Husun', and it is the administrative center of the Bani Obaid district.
Al Husun
الحصن | |
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Town | |
A farm in Al Husun | |
Al Husun Location in Jordan | |
| Coordinates: 32°27′30″N 35°51′30″E | |
| Grid position | 233/210 |
| Country | Jordan |
| Governorate | Irbid Governorate |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 35,085 |
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