Umm al Khashab
Umm al Khashab is a locality in Ajlun, Northern Jordan and has about 80 residents and an elevation of 930 metres. Umm al Khashab is situated nearby to the locality ‘Ayn al Bustān, as well as near Başşat ‘Uqlah.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Ajlun Castle.
Ajlun Castle
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Ajloun Castle, medieval name Qalʻat ar-Rabad, is a 12th-century Muslim castle situated in northwestern Jordan. It is placed on a hilltop belonging to the Mount Ajloun district, also known as Jabal Auf after a Bedouin tribe which had captured the area in the 12th century. Ajlun Castle is situated 4 km north of Umm al Khashab.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kufranjah and Anjara.
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 2½ km west of Umm al Khashab.
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 northeast of Umm al Khashab.
Husainyyat
Village
Husainyyat is a village in the northern portion of Jordan, lying between Ajlun and Jerash. It has an average elevation of 965 meters above the sea level. Husainyyat is situated 7 km southeast of Umm al Khashab.
Umm al Khashab
- Type: Locality with 80 residents
- Location: Ajlun, Northern Jordan, Jordan, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
32.29117° or 32° 17′ 28″ northLongitude
35.7272° or 35° 43′ 38″ eastPopulation
80Elevation
930 metres (3,051 feet)Open location code
8G4Q7PRG+FVGeoNames ID
12142131
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In Other Languages
“Umm al Khashab” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “ام الخشب”
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