Al Ḩayy al Gharbī

Al Ḩayy al Gharbī is a locality in Ajlun, Northern Jordan and has an elevation of 850 metres. Al Ḩayy al Gharbī is situated nearby to the locality Ḩayy al Mu’minī, as well as near Ḩayy Abū al ‘Alā’ al Ma‘arrī.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Ajlun Castle.

Ajlun Castle

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Ajloun Castle, medieval name Qalʻat ar-Rabad or Castle of Saladin, is a 12th-century Muslim castle situated in northwestern Jordan. It is placed on a hilltop in the Mount Ajloun district, also known as Jabal Auf after an Arab tribe that lived in the area in the 12th century. Ajlun Castle is situated 3½ km west of Al Ḩayy al Gharbī.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Anjara and Kufranjah.

Anjara

Town

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Anjara is an ancient town located at northern Jordan in the Ajloun Governorate. The city is situated 4 kilometers to the south of Ajloun, and 73 kilometers to the north of the Jordanian capital Amman. Anjara is situated 3 km south of Al Ḩayy al Gharbī.

Kufranjah

Town

Kufranjah is a municipality in the Ajloun Governorate, located in the northwestern region of Jordan. It serves as the administrative center for the Kufranjah District. Kufranjah is situated 7 km southwest of Al Ḩayy al Gharbī.

Souf

Town

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Souf is a town in Jerash Governorate, Jordan, set over a series of mountains at an altitude of 1,000 meters. Souf is situated 35 miles north of Amman, the capital of Jordan. Souf is situated 8 km east of Al Ḩayy al Gharbī.

Al Ḩayy al Gharbī

Type: Locality
Also known as: “Al Hayy al Gharbi”
Location: Ajlun, Northern Jordan, Jordan, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude

32.33423° or 32° 20′ 3″ north

Longitude

35.76157° or 35° 45′ 42″ east

Elevation

850 metres (2,789 feet)

Open location code

8G4Q8QM6+MJ

GeoNames ID

10132086

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In Other Languages

“Al Ḩayy al Gharbī” goes by many names.

Arabic: “الحي الغربي”

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