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| Irbid | ||
| Governorate | Irbid Governorate | |
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| Residents | 1.088.100 () | |
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Irbid is the third largest city Jordan and is located in the northwest of the country.
background
Irbid was called in ancient times Arabella. Today it is the third largest Jordanian city and the capital of the governorate of the same name. Well over 1 million people live in the urban area of Irbid, while in the city itself there are 650,000 on an area of 410 km². The majority are - as in the other cities - refugees from Palestine after Six Day War. The surrounding area is considered to be the most fertile agricultural area in Jordan.
getting there
By plane
The Queen Aila International Airport is about 110 km south of Irbid.
By bus
In the street
Irbid is on the freeway, road number 35, and is 88 km from Amman away. To syrian Limit it at Ar Ramtha 28 km.
mobility
Tourist Attractions
There are two museums on the grounds of Yarmouk University:
- Museum of Jordanian Heritage
- Jordan Natural History Museum
In the city center there are some houses worth seeing
activities
shop
kitchen
The ancient Arabella reputedly had the best wine in the old world. In Islam, viticulture was replaced by olives. These are also recommended.
nightlife
accommodation
Learn
Work
security
health
Practical advice
trips
From Irbid it is only approx. 20 km to Umm Qais, even after Jerash it is only 38 km to Ajlun only around 25 km.
