Sowayma

Sowayma is a locality in , . Sowayma is situated nearby to the village , as well as near the locality .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre Managed by Hilton.

Hotel
The King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre, managed by Hilton is a convention center located on the eastern shores of the , near . It is named after the late king of Jordan, Hussein Bin Talal. is situated 4 km south of Sowayma.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Sweimeh and Al Maghtas.

Village
is a village located in the southern Jordan Valley, in the of . Its population is around 5000, within 726 households. 's economy is based on agriculture, alongside small projects of trading and tourism.

Locality
, officially known as Baptism Site "Bethany Beyond the Jordan", is an archaeological World Heritage Site in , on the east bank of the , reputed to be the location of the Baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist and venerated as such since at least the Byzantine period. is situated 10 km north of Sowayma.

Sowayma

Latitude
31.75707° or 31° 45′ 26″ north
Longitude
35.5863° or 35° 35′ 11″ east
Elevation
-397 metres (-1,302 feet)
Open location code
8G3QQH4P+RG
Geo­Names ID
11048881
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