Ajlun also written (Ajloun) (Arabic: عجلون) is the capital town of the Ajlun Governorate (although it is not the largest city in the governorate). A hilly town in the north of Jordan, located 76 kilometers (around 47 miles) north west of Amman. It is noted for its impressive ruins the 12th century castle which known nowadays as Ajlun Castle. The Ajlun Governorate has a population of over 130 thousand widespread in twenty seven villages and towns...
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Ajlun also written (Ajloun) (Arabic: عجلون) is the capital town of the Ajlun Governorate (although it is not the largest city in the governorate). A hilly town in the north of Jordan, located 76 kilometers (around 47 miles) north west of Amman. It is noted for its impressive ruins the 12th century castle which known nowadays as Ajlun Castle. The Ajlun Governorate has a population of over 130 thousand widespread in twenty seven villages and towns and area about 420 km. The population of Ajlun Governorate is mainly composed of the following tribes: Almomani, Alsmadi, Qudah, Freihat, Zoghoul, and others. Haddad and Rabadi are the main Christian tribes in Ajloun. People of the area are very well-known for pursuing university degrees and higher education. Only one college with undergraduate degrees exists in Ajloun. The most notable towns and villages in Ajlun (other than Ajlun itself) are : Ain-Janna, Kufranji, Anjara, Sakhra, Ibbeen and Hashimiyya.
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