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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.
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There are 28 primary and secondary schools in Ajloun, most of them being public institutions, such as Ajloun University College (a public college) and Ajloun National University, a small private university.
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The governorate depends mainly on agriculture. In 2008, olive, grape and fruit farms constituted a total area of 141.4 km which is 34% of the area of Ajloun Governorate.
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Article 14 of the Administrative Divisions System of the Ministry of Interior divides Ajloun Governorate into two departments.
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Notable towns and villages in Ajloun (other than Ajloun self) include Ibbeen (Ebeen), Sakhra, Mrajjam,
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the capital of Jordan. Ajloun Governorate has the fourth highest population density in Jordan (after
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of 350.1 people/km (2012 estimate). It is bordered by
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Ajlun Governorate
Governorate
The city of Ajloun is the capital of Ajloun Governorate
Ajloun
Ajloun Governorate in Jordan
Jordan
Ajloun
Time zone
GMT
DST
HDI
6th of 12
Arabic
governorates
Jordan
Amman
Irbid
Jerash
Balqa
population density
Jerash Governorate
Irbid Governorate
Capital Department
Ajloun
Kofranjah Department
Crusades
Izz Al-Din Osama
Ajlun Castle
Balqa
Karak

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